I’m a psychologist and mom—here are 3 phrases I wish more parents would say to their kids

Anger is a complicated emotion, and it can be hard to watch your kid try to navigate it. But as a child psychologist with over a decade of clinical experience, I always tell parents that anger is not always a bad thing.

Emotions are simply messengers, and anger is a valuable message. It lets us know that we haven’t been treated well, or that we have been hurt or violated in some way. Think back to the last time you were angry. I’m guessing the response made sense.