5 Things To Do When Your Child Is Angry (That Actually Work)

Is your child's anger getting out of control? Meltdowns, hitting, screaming, throwing things — if you're a parent dealing with an angry child and nothing seems to work, this video is for you. In this video, Behaviour Support Practitioner Brendan walks you through 5 evidence-based strategies for managing child anger and emotional dysregulation — based on how a child's brain actually works during a meltdown. Whether your child has ADHD, autism, or no diagnosis at all, these strategies work — and they're probably the opposite of what you've been trying. What you'll learn: Why your natural instincts often make meltdowns worse How to use your own body language to de-escalate anger Why you should stop talking during a meltdown What "don't block the exit" means and why it matters How to reconnect before you correct The simple habit that rewires your child's brain over time 00:00 Why instincts backfire 01:20 #1 Body language 03:00 #2 Less words 04:30 #3 Don't block the exit 06:00 #4 Reconnect before you correct 07:45 #5 Catch the calm 📩 If your child's behaviour feels really complex and you're looking for support, find out how we work together: