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Anger & Stress Management: Books, Calm-Down Tools for Kids & Adults, and Free Help
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items Short fuse lately? Whether it's you, your partner or your kids, this list gathers popular anger management books and workbooks for men and women, kids' books for big feelings, calm-down corner tools, healthy ways to release stress at home, and free m...
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Books & Workbooks for Adults
Helping Kids With Big Feelings
Release Stress at Home
Free Help & Support
Books & Workbooks for Adults
Same fights with your partner or family over and over? The Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner shows how to use anger to change patterns instead of exploding. Tip: start with chapter one.
The Dance of Anger: Woman's Guide to Change
Temper flaring at work or home? The Anger Management Workbook for Men gives simple exercises to spot triggers and cool down fast. Tip: do one short exercise a day.
Anger Management Workbook for Men: Master Emotions
Snapping at the kids and feeling guilty after? The Anger Management Workbook for Women has a 5-step plan to understand and manage anger. Tip: keep a trigger log for one week.
Anger Management Workbook for Women: 5-Step Guide
Helping Kids With Big Feelings
Little one having big meltdowns? When Sophie Gets Angry, Really, Really Angry shows a child calming down in her own way. Tip: after reading, ask what helps your child feel calm.
When Sophie Gets Angry - Really Angry (Scholastic)
Need words to help kids handle anger? A Little SPOT of Anger teaches simple calm-down steps like deep breaths and counting. Tip: practice the steps when your child is already calm.
A Little SPOT of Anger: Managing BIG Emotions
Tween with big emotions she can't explain? The American Girl Feelings Book helps girls understand anger, stress and moods with quizzes and tips. Tip: leave it where she can read alone.
The Feelings Book: Care & Keeping of Emotions
Need a calm-down corner that works? Colorful sand timers give kids something to watch while they breathe and reset. Tip: use the 3 or 5 minute timer instead of a time-out.
KISEER 6 Pcs Colorful Sand Timer Set
Hard to teach slow breathing? The Hoberman Mini Sphere opens as you breathe in and closes as you breathe out, a visual calm-down tool. Tip: do five slow breaths together.
Hoberman Mini Sphere Rings
Release Stress at Home
Need a healthy way to let off steam? The Everlast Elite punching bag turns stress into a workout at home. Tip: wear wraps or gloves and pair it with a short cool-down stretch.
Everlast Elite Punching Bag - Boxing MMA
Stress stuck in your body? The Gaiam 6mm yoga mat cushions knees for stretching, yoga or floor workouts at home. Tip: 10 minutes of stretching after a hard day helps you unwind.
Gaiam Premium Yoga Mat, 6mm Thick Print Mat
Tense hands during stressful calls or homework? These slow-rising stress balls give you something to squeeze instead of snapping. Tip: keep one at your desk and one in the car.
12 Pack Slow Rising Stress Balls for Adults
Restless hands when frustrated? These quiet twisty fidget toys help kids and adults burn off nervous energy and refocus. Tip: give one to kids during long waits or car rides.
Sensory Fidget Toys - 6PCS Multicolor Twist
Free Help & Support
Want to calm down in minutes without paying for an app? Insight Timer has thousands of free guided meditations, including short ones for anger and stress. Tip: search 'anger' or 'stress'.
Insight Timer
Not sure if stress or anger is becoming too much? Mental Health America has free, private online screenings and coping tools. Tip: share your results with a doctor or counselor.
Mental Health America
Want real help managing anger? The Psychology Today therapist finder lets you search counselors by ZIP, insurance and specialty. Tip: filter for anger management or family conflict.
Find a Therapist, Psychologist, Counselor