<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="536" src="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/discipline-explosive-child-Ep.-149-1024x536.png" alt="disciplining an explosive child" class="wp-image-51031" title="Disciplining an Explosive Child—With Grace and Firmness Ep. 149 287" srcset="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/discipline-explosive-child-Ep.-149-1024x536.png 1024w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/discipline-explosive-child-Ep.-149-300x157.png 300w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/discipline-explosive-child-Ep.-149-768x402.png 768w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/discipline-explosive-child-Ep.-149.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0d49627" data-block-id="0d49627"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Wondering about disciplining an explosive child? You’re not alone! In fact, what to do with kid’s anger is one of our most frequent inquiries here at Connected Families. Aggressive behavior and explosive anger are intense challenges, and there is hope for change as you and your child build skills.</p></div> <iframe allow="autoplay *; encrypted-media *; fullscreen *; clipboard-write" frameborder="0" height="175" style="width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;border-radius:10px;" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" src="https://embed.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-discipline-an-explosive-child-with/id1464953082?i=1000628203517"></iframe> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-94b3b68" data-block-id="94b3b68"><p class="stk-block-text__text">In today’s episode, Jessica Brandon (Connected Families Certified Parent Coach) joins Lynne Jackson (Connected Families Co-Founder) and Stacy Bellward (podcast host) to discuss the anger spectrum and practical ideas you can use to help a child with explosive anger. Jessica shares her personal experiences with her intense kids and insights as a parent coach to leave you encouraged about helping your child with anger.</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a9bfa70" id="strong-in-this-podcast-youll-discover-strong" data-block-id="a9bfa70"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text"><strong>In this podcast you’ll discover:</strong></h3></div> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>what’s happening inside your child when they have explosive anger</li> <li>the spectrum of anger expression (from explosive to indirect to hidden)</li> <li>ways to build the skill of respectful anger</li> <li>insights to help a child who refuses to move past anger</li> <li>proactive skills you can use to help a child with explosive anger</li> <li>when to “worry” about toddler aggression</li> </ul> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ca897b9" data-block-id="ca897b9"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Thanks for listening to today’s podcast. Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting, and don’t forget to reach out if you have questions. We are a listener-supported podcast, so your donation fuels our work! It is our joy to walk the parenting journey with you as you parent your kids in God’s grace and truth.</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2192ba8" id="strong-mentioned-in-this-podcast-strong" data-block-id="2192ba8"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text"><strong>Mentioned in this podcast:</strong></h3></div> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/help-my-child-always-angry/">Anger spectrum blog post</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ephesians+4%3A26&amp;version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ephesians 4:26</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+12%3A18&amp;version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Proverbs 12:8</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+10%3A18&amp;version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Proverbs 10:18</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ephesians+4%3A25&amp;version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ephesians 4:25</a></li> <li>Learning Respectful Anger FREE printable PDF for parents to teach kids</li> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/courses/discipline/">Discipline That Connects With Your Child&#8217;s Heart online course &#8211; Register Today!</a></li> </ul> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7afc290" id="strong-guest-bio-strong" data-block-id="7afc290"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text"><strong>Guest Bio:</strong></h3></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-348da4c" data-block-id="348da4c"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Jessica Brandon is a mom to three energetic kiddos. She has a B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in Human Development and Family Studies and a Masters Degree in Christian Ministries. She believes one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is to parent them with the Father’s heart. The Connected Families Framework captures this so well! She would love to partner with you and empower you with tools to love and connect with your children. You can find her at: jessbrandoncoaching.com and on Instagram @jessbrandon_coaching.</p></div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ek5ph7n" id="ready-to-dive-in-and-learn-more-about-the-framework" data-block-id="ek5ph7n"><h2 class="stk-block-heading__text">Ready to dive in and learn more about the Framework?</h2></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-f546nvx" data-block-id="f546nvx"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Our 8-session online course, <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/courses/discipline/">Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart</a> will guide you through each level of the Framework. If you&#8217;re looking for a grace-filled way to parent, this course is for you!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-hero aligncenter stk-block-hero stk-block stk-bmrk8hg stk-block-background is-style-half-overlay stk--has-background-overlay" data-v="2" data-block-id="bmrk8hg"><style>.stk-bmrk8hg-inner-blocks{row-gap:0px !important}.stk-bmrk8hg{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-3,#293241) !important;background-image:url(https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Optimized-Dad-Kissing-Crying-Daughters-Cheek.jpg) !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}.stk-bmrk8hg:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-3,#293241) !important;opacity:0.3 !important}.stk-bmrk8hg-container{background-color:#00000080 !important}.stk-bmrk8hg-container:before{background-color:#00000080 !important}.stk-bmrk8hg .stk-block-hero__content{max-width:35% !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:0px !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-bmrk8hg .stk-block-hero__content{max-width:259px !important}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-bmrk8hg .stk-block-hero__content{max-width:205px !important}}</style><div class="stk-block-hero__content stk-content-align stk-bmrk8hg-column stk-container stk-bmrk8hg-container stk-hover-parent"><div class="stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-left stk-bmrk8hg-inner-blocks"> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3auoi61" id="parent-with-span-style-color-var-palette-color-1-ee-6-c-4-d-class-stk-highlight-confidence-span-br-discipline-with-span-style-color-var-palette-color-2-98-c-1-d-9-class-stk-highlight-love-span" data-block-id="3auoi61"><style>.stk-3auoi61 .stk-block-heading__text{color:#FFFFFF !important}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-3auoi61 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:23px !important}}</style><style class="stk-custom-css">.stk-3auoi61.stk-block-heading{white-space:normal !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;word-wrap:break-word !important;max-width:100% !important}</style><h2 class="stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-white-color stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins">Parent with <span style="color: var(--theme-palette-color-1, #ee6c4d);" class="stk-highlight">Confidence</span> <br>Discipline with <span style="color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #98c1d9);" class="stk-highlight">Love</span></h2></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-kv48t5w" data-block-id="kv48t5w"><style>.stk-kv48t5w .stk-block-text__text{font-size:18px !important;color:#FFFFFF !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-kv48t5w .stk-block-text__text{font-size:18px !important}}</style><p class="stk-block-text__text has-text-color has-white-color">Take the 8-session online course <em><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/courses/discipline/"><span style="color: var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff);" class="stk-highlight">Discipline That Connects With Your Child&#8217;s Heart</span></a></em> .</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-9p1ml3b" data-block-id="9p1ml3b"><div class="stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group"> <div class="wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-l7jtxpe" data-block-id="l7jtxpe"><style>.stk-l7jtxpe .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#ee6c4d) !important}.stk-l7jtxpe .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important}.stk-l7jtxpe .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-l7jtxpe .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:16px !important}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-l7jtxpe .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:14px !important}}</style><a class="stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken" href="https://connectedfamilies.org/courses/discipline/#course-path"><span class="has-text-color stk-button__inner-text">REGISTER NOW!</span></a></div> </div></div> </div></div></div> <div class="crp-list-container"><h3 class="crp-list-title">Related Posts</h3><div class="crp-list"><div class="crp-list-item crp-list-item-image-left crp-list-item-has-image"><div class="crp-list-item-image"><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/anger-can-become-addictive/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-pin-nopin="true" style="max-width: 50px; 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