Try this with your children next time they have an emotional explosion

Try this with your children next time they have an emotional explosion. (First calm them with love and attention.)

Have them write down:

WHAT they felt in as much detail as they can recall. WHY they think they felt that way. HOW they want to handle the situation (what action?)

The 5WH approach to solving problems is simple and powerful.

Who, When, Where, What, Why and How.

Who is involved? When and Where is the problem manifesting? What is happening? Why is it happening? How could I react -> then break down to how should I react.

Simple & easy.