195: Reactive Anger as a Signal: How to Guide Your Child Through Big Emotions

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith
dives into the complexities of reactive anger in children. Joined
by Hive member Dina, Lisa coaches her through the challenges of
helping her 9-year-old daughter navigate intense outbursts of
frustration and anger. Learn how to go beneath the surface of
anger to uncover and address the deeper emotions at play. This
episode is packed with actionable insights for fostering
emotional resilience and empathy, ensuring your child feels seen,
heard, and supported in moments of emotional turbulence.



What You'll Learn:




The underlying emotions behind reactive anger and how to help
your child recognize them.




How to hold space for your child’s emotions, allowing them to
feel safe expressing their frustration and disappointment.




Practical steps for moving beyond reactive anger, guiding
your child to articulate their deeper feelings.




Why empathy and validation are powerful tools in building
emotional intelligence and resilience in children.




How everyday disappointments can trigger larger emotional
storms and how to guide your child through these moments.




The importance of helping children tolerate life’s
frustrations without turning to anger, leading to long-term
emotional growth.