The New Citizens Press

Provided by Sara Frank-Hepfer

 

With every news story about the latest Powerball jackpot, it’s only natural to wonder, “What would I do if I won the lottery?” Although your chances of hitting the jackpot may be slim, a financial windfall could well come your way through more ordinary means, such as the settlement of a lawsuit, a severance package, a family inheritance, or simply a larger-than-expected tax refund. Unfortunately, along with the obvious rewards, a windfall can be accompanied by plenty of potential problems. 

By Janet Lehman, MSW

 

Even as adults, managing our anger can be hard, and we’ve had years of practice. For our children, who are just learning about their emotions, keeping their anger in check can be especially difficult. Kids can easily lash out at people who make them angry or situations that frustrate them: name-calling when they lose a game or throwing the math book across the room.  Learning to manage anger is an ongoing process.  As parents, we can help by teaching our children to recognize what sets them off so that they too can keep their anger in check.