# EP. 70 My Kid Turns Into a Rage Monster When He Loses

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Published: 2025-06-05T18:52:24+00:00
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## Resource

The Psychology Behind Competitive Kids (and What Helps) If your child is the kindest kid on the block… until they lose a game and suddenly you're dealing with a rage monster - this episode is for you. Competitive kids often have big hearts and even bigger feelings. In this quick pep talk, I'll walk you through what's really going on beneath that explosive reaction, how to support emotional growth without crushing their drive, and my go-to book list that helps kids build resilience and empathy. You'll learn: * Why competitive kids sometimes struggle with losing * Simple strategies to talk about frustration and fairness * How to create a home culture that balances effort and empathy * My favorite children's books that build emotional vocabulary and self-regulation 📚 Shop the book list here: 👉 ⁠Miss Beth's Amazon Storefront – Competitive Kid Book List⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/shop/bigcityreaders/list/3UGTRRVHOHMSU?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_WFCFVVZ6341TP6P3KW1E] 💌 Want more like this? Follow⁠ @bigcityreaders⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/bigcityreaders/] on Instagram for daily tips, free book recs, and support for raising strong, kind readers.

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