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Here’s something to try: Pretend that you don’t speak English anymore. Your new language is “Grump Meter,” and colors help you speak it. Instead of saying the same old stuff to your kids when they’re grumpy, or arguing with you, … Continue reading
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Dangerous Red
Recently, some students from our neighborhood middle school’s 6th grade class walked to the nearby Salt Lake City public library to do some research. As they arrived, they saw a young man wave down from the 5th floor balcony with … Continue reading
The Blue List
Here’s an idea: Ask everyone in your family, or classroom, or group what reasons they can think of for staying on blue. What’s to be gained by staying on blue? I asked this in our family today (we are ages … Continue reading
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A Teenager’s Grump Meter Poem
A teenager wrote the poem below about the Grump Meter. You’ll see how the poem describes the five Grump Meter colors. Kudos to Asa—and thank you to her for sharing her writing with us. How great to be able to … Continue reading
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Welcome to the Grump Meter!
What is the Grump Meter? The Grump Meter is a simple tool that helps people of all ages learn to manage anger. Although developed for kids and families, adults also find it useful in managing their own moods and anger. … Continue reading
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