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Did you know that sometimes anger is a window into a child’s grief?

All parents need to know that for kids sometimes mad is really sad. Young children may not have words to express their pain or loss so they throw a tantrum. In teenagers an uncooperative attitude can really just be tears. Learn to listen beneath a child’s behavior and comment with compassion. Say something like, “I can tell you are upset. I’m also wondering if you are sad about something.” You might not be able to fix the circumstances but listening to their words is hugging their heart.