by: Marisue Alsobrook 
Patience 
In order to improve kid’s behavior, parents need to have an investigative approach to their parenting.  If something isn’t working, take time to evaluate and tweak the strategy.  Parents can find themselves saying something louder, in an effort to be more effective, and end up instead just becoming more frustrated.  Kid’s have the great ability [...]

By Marisue Alsobrook
Introduction: Some days, you just wake up with an attitude.  “An Attitude” meaning not a good one.  It doesn’t feel good to feel bad, but it’s hard to shake.  Stress piles up on us….burying us so far under we can’t seem to dig out.  So we grump around, slamming things, scaryin’ the [...]

by Marisue Alsobrook
“Thinking positive in a negative situation can be a powerful tool to stress and anger management, increasing our ability to achieve.  You might wonder how positive thinking eliminates violence, but I think losing hope is a trigger for serious behavior problems.  No one is asking you to be Miss/Mr. PolyAnna.  Real struggles bring [...]

by Marisue Alsobrook

This basic information about anger, is a great place to start when thinking about anger and how to change it for ourselves or our reaction to others.   As we become familiar with the characteristics of anger, it’s then easier to dodge it when someone is throwing it in your direction.

Plus, once we understand the [...]

Famous Anger Quotes 
The angry people are those people who are most afraid.
-Dr. Robert Anthony
To rule one’s anger is well; to prevent it is still better.
-Tyron Edwards
Anger is one of the sinews of the soul; he that lacks it has a maimed mind.
-Thomas Fuller
Anger is a momentary madness, so control your passion or it will [...]

 ”Like most contracts, this won’t be worth the paper it’s written on, unless there’s a whole lot of teachin’ goin’ on!  Make sure you accompany this contract with role modeling, talking, teaching, and listening!  Don’t forget to have them practice and rehearse what they are agreeing to do. ” 
The Anger Contract

If managing your anger for a life time seems [...]

by Marisue Alsobrook 
When you understand more about anger, it’s easier to control it.  And we must.  Anger can push you towards solutions, or destroy everything in its path.  What is your choice? 
Just the facts!  Plus, a few suggestions!

Anger is:

one of your emotions, along with happiness, sadness and fear.

a completely normal, usually healthy emotion that [...]

“Anger can be the fuel for change.  It’s a natural emotion.  On the other hand, unfocused and uncontrolled anger can destroy and give lasting pain.  The power to hurt others seems to permeate our society. 
In our daily relationships, we can bring about change with less drama and more caring and listening.  The opinions and feelings of others need to [...]

“Some of us have a mountain to climb that others around us don’t even have a clue about how to handle.  If they want to help, they don’t know how, which can cause them instead, to do nothing.  Helplessness makes us angry.  Grief can overpower us with anger.  We’ve got to put the brakes on, and [...]

by Marisue alsobrook 
“The most important chracteristic of anger management, one that will get you through many tough moments is a simple one.  Use it often, and sometimes minute by minute until self control is achieved.  Try the “Self-Talk and Walk” approach to calming your anger!  Temper is a state of mind.  You may think “you [...]