Encourage socializing
Create opportunaties for play with other children.
Teach how to deal with anger.
Help the child stay in control when she/he is frustrated. Offer some ways
like breathing slowly, counting to twenty, etc.
Encourage healthy self-expression.
Teach the child to express feelings through talking, writing, drawing,
not violence.
Teach conflict resolution skills
like stop fighting, think of a solution, get help if the solution does not
work out.
Help rebuild self-esteem
Encourage the child to believe that he/she deserves to be loved. Remind that, he/
she is capable of many great things. Praise the child often for the
small achievements.
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