Why We Shut Down When We’re Angry — And How To Stop

How To Keep A Short Temper In Check ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Oct. 3, 2023 Blustering, short-tempered dads are a tried-and-true TV sitcom trope, but the tendency to anger quickly and easily isn’t a harmless personality quirk in real life. If you have a short temper, it can make your family tense and on edge, bracing for an outburst every time something goes wrong. Even if you stop yourself from, say, kicking the un-put-away toys that lie around the living room, and even if your anger never leads to violence or shouting, chronic grumpiness nevertheless affects your relationships, not to mention the mental health of everyone in your family. This is what to remember — and how to stay in control. CUT THE FUSE [How To Keep A Short Temper In Check]( Even if it never leads to violence or shouting, a short temper still affects your relationships — [not to mention the mental health of everyone in your family.]( [READ THIS STORY]( Feeling angry is normal, but it’s the behavior accompanying the emotion that can be problematic. FURTHER READING [10 Signs You Might Be An Angry Person]( [How To Tell If Your Anger Is An Issue]( [Why You Shut Down When You’re Angry — And How To Stop]( SCARY TALK [It’s Probably Best Kids Don’t Know The Real History Of Halloween]( In the U.S., Halloween has evolved over the past 185 years into a family-friendly holiday — [but its history is full of dark surprises.]( [READ THIS STORY]( PARTY PLANS [How To Throw A Party For Adults That Won't Bore The Heck Out of Kids]( Advice from party planners, personal chefs, [and parents who’ve been there.]( [READ THIS STORY]( LOOKING BACK [What I'm Glad I Prioritized When My Kids Were Still Little]( Looking back, [these are the things 12 dads are happy they emphasized.]( [READ THIS STORY]( SOBER-CURIOUS [How To Cut Back On Drinking Alcohol If It Makes You Feel Like Crap]( It’s one thing to say you’ll drink less and another to do it. [These hacks can help.]( [READ THIS STORY]( FATHERLY FAVORITE Flint and Tinder [Crossback Workshirt]( It’s flannel shirt season and we love this navy and rust version of the classic Buffalo Plaid by Flint and Tinder. Blanket-thick and built to move, it’s reinforced in all the right places and the ideal shirt for family outings and lazy evenings on the couch. $138 [SHOP NOW]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.