A QUICK IDEA FOR ANGER AND FRUSTRATION
It is completely normal for your child to get frustrated and angry at times. We all get angry. Problems arise when we don't know how to handle our anger. Part of your job as a parent is to teach your child how to handle anger without hurting himself/herself, or anyone else. There are many techniques for this. Consistently using RSGG techniques help greatly! But I am not a mental health professional! If you feel that things are out of control, please speak with your school counselor or your pediatrician.
Here is a suggestion for a generally "normal" school age child: PAPER CUPS! They are terrific for STOMPING ON! Any type of paper cup will do, but the sort of half plastic, half paper type is perhaps the most satisfying and crunchy. I used this technique with my own children, and am now using it with my grandchildren, who are virtual schooling at my house. I keep a stack of paper cups out where anyone can see them. Anyone who is angry is encouraged to stomp 4 or 5 paper cups to bits as noisily as possible. No one gets hurt. Afterwards, anyone involved can have some minutes to themself to chill out. No questions. No discussion. No criticism. I do remind them later to pick up all the pieces and put them in the recycle bin. This need arises about once a week, at the moment. Paper cups cost a few dollars.
Of course, if YOU, the adult, are the one having frequent anger issues, you need much more than paper cups! Don't hurt your child! Don't hurt your partner nor yourself! Read my suggestions in: "Serious Issues for Parents" in the main topics; the Mental Health comments in "Trending Topics;" and check out the "Frequently Asked Questions". Seriously, do not try to physically punish your child for anger. It totally does not work. It sets up a vicious cycle. It can result in serious bodily harm. Work every day on the RSGG techniques! Pick up your phone and call for help when you need it! Good Luck! These are tough times. The goal is to make it through alive.