How Can I Handle My Kid Short Temperament?

Have you tried asking your kids when they feel angry or irritated?

Do you allow your kids to have physical activities?

Do you give your kids physical comforts?

Are you a good role model for them?

Do you praise them often whenever they do something good?

Do you yell at them whenever they act frustrated?

Talk with your kids whenever they feel mad and annoyed, and ask them what makes them feel that way. Make them feel comfortable talking things with you to let them know they can trust you with their emotions.

Let your kids do the things they enjoy. It is one way of letting their emotions out and divert it through other activities such as drawing, dancing, reading, or playing with their pets.

Hug your kids and make them feel loved whenever they’re facing a frustrating situation. Let them know that you genuinely care for their feelings and situation.

Oftentimes, children will imitate what their parents do. Make sure you set a good example for them to follow, for you to pacify them easier whenever they are short-tempered.

Let your kids know that you know when they are mad and, as much as possible, make them feel appreciated whenever they do good things. Help them understand how it’s okay to feel bad sometimes and that it doesn’t make them a bad person at all.

Avoid yelling or shouting at them whenever they are angry. Introduce some motivational tools instead such as giving them rewards if they behave well or punishment if they don’t act well.

Introducing rules to your kids is one way of handling their short temperaments. Let them know the things you wouldn’t tolerate and the corresponding punishments if they don’t follow them.

Try making ground rules for your kids to follow and help them understand the message you are trying to imply. Just make sure you are not using any threats or putdowns.