If you think you’re not angry because you don’t explode, rage, or throw things, let me tell you, not all mom anger is explosive. Here are five examples of toxic behavior that many moms don’t realize are fueled by anger 1. Belittling or name-calling Example: During a tantrum, a mom tells her child, “Stop acting like a little brat. You’re always making a fuss over nothing.” 2. Gaslighting: Example: when a child cries because mom has been away all day, the mom dismisses it, saying, “You’re fine. Yo