Reasons why kids with ADHD have angry outbursts may vary. But if parents can remain calm when they happen, it makes all the difference in the world.

Kids with ADHD feel their emotions in a bigger way than most other children do. As such, when they decide they do not want to do something, find a task too hard to do, or get frustrated, according to Child Mind Institute, kids with ADHD may become angry at the drop of a hat. Something that they are not necessarily trying to do but instead, have little control over. This is why when parenting a child with ADHD, getting to the root of angry emotional outbursts is important. And the key to doing this effectively is remaining calm while doing so.

Depending on how often angry outbursts occur, parents can easily become frustrated with their children's behavior. Keeping that frustration under control may be difficult to do, but it is more effective than getting mad or doling out punishments, per the publication.

This is because, if the outbursts happen with frequency, the punishments lose their effectiveness. And this can cause the anger to become worse over time, versus kids learning to control their emotions. A skill that is not only learned through therapy, training, or medication, according to the Child Mind Institute but through parental support as well.

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Here is why your ADHD child is having angry outbursts and how you can remain calm.

Until kids with ADHD have had an opportunity to receive professional help for their condition, angry outbursts may be part of the daily routine. They may even continue after receiving therapy, working on coping skills or going on medication until a good grasp is had on why the outbursts occur.

According to VeryWell Mind, the reasons that kids with ADHD have angry outbursts include:

In some instances, per the publication, kids may also be suffering from Oppositional Defiant Disorder. If there appears to be a constant bout of hostility towards those in authority, it may be necessary to speak with a professional to properly diagnose and ultimately treat, the condition.

The reasons for becoming angry may vary. But there are ways for kids with ADHD to work on managing their anger so that it does not consistently come out as an angry outburst.

According to ADDitude, ways for kids with ADHD to work on managing their anger include:

When kids are able to start identifying the source of their anger, they may be better able to express it. When this happens, parents minimally get a heads-up that anger is percolating. And perhaps, may even be able to keep angry outbursts at bay.

If kids are prone to angry outbursts often, it can be challenging for parents to keep their cool with consistency. But if they do not and become reactionary instead, there could be more issues that arise as a result.

According to EmpoweringParents.com, the things parents should not do when kids with ADHD are angry include:

If parents can work on not becoming frustrated or taking outbursts personally, they likely will be better equipped to deal with the anger kids with ADHD exhibit. It may take some time, but with parental support kids with ADHD can learn to control their anger and have a better familial relationship for it.

Remaining calm when being screamed and yelled at by a child with ADHD can be difficult. But if parents can do so, it is likely the situation will diffuse quicker. That is good for both parents and kids alike.

According to Advanced Psychology, things that parents can do to remain calm when kids with ADHD have an angry include:

By implementing these techniques, parents will have a better chance of remaining calm in a stressful situation. Something that not only benefits them but kids with ADHD as well.

Source: Child Mind Institute, VeryWell Mind, ADDitude, EmpoweringParents.com, Advanced Psychology

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