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What to Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems With Anger (What to Do Guides for Kids) |  | Author: Dawn Huebner
Creator: Bonnie Matthews
Publisher: Magination Press
Category: Book
List Price: $15.95
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Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 1674
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 96
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.2
ISBN: 1433801345
Dewey Decimal Number: 155.41247
EAN: 9781433801341
ASIN: 1433801345
Publication Date: October 15, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Did you know that anger is like fire? It starts with a spark, igniting us with energy and purpose. But it can also blaze out of control, causing lots of problems. If you're a kid whose temper quickly flares, a kid whose anger gets too big, too hot, too fast, this book is for you. What to Do When Your Temper Flares guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat problems with anger. Engaging examples, lively illustrations, and step-by-step instructions teach children a set of "anger dousing" methods aimed at cooling angry thoughts and controlling angry actions, resulting in calmer, more effective kids. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to work toward change.
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 Spot On! January 15, 2010
K D Blakley (Flagstaff, AZ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've never bothered to write a book review before, but this book promises to be a life changer. I hope others will find it as useful as my daughter and I already have. Dawn Huebner and Bonnie Matthews are spot-on with their examples and illustrations depicting our personal situation. It's almost as if they've been peeking through our windows. Like some of the other reviewers, my daughter pitched the book across the room as soon as I showed it to her, but when I called her bluff and made a move to trash it, she quickly back-pedaled and assured me that she wanted to get better. Once we started working through it, she would take a mocking tone and say something to imply that the author didn't know HER and the very next sentence would speak to her grumble. Dawn nailed it every time and the illustrations were strikingly familiar as well. The book's credibility has risen to a surprising level, though she will never acknowledge it.
The workbook style with humor sprinkled throughout has made the book much more fun for both of us. She likes writing in the book since that is usually considered "bad" behavior. I have two favorite parts. The first is a list in Ch. 3 of "why bothers" that include such gems as "Has anyone ever said, 'I want to be your friend because you are so good at losing your temper'" and "Have you ever fallen asleep with a smile on your face, thinking about all the times you got mad that day?". The second is a caution to parents not to provide the "cool thoughts" for the child as that will only infuriate her more. I've experienced that response many times in the past and now know that it is typical and not unexpected. I do suggest following the method outlined by the author for best results. My daughter and I are simultaneously working on the Dreading Your Bed book to undo 5 months of problems after she saw part of zombie movie at a neighbor's house. It has been equally good, but different enough to keep it fun. We will start the Grumbling book next. If you have a child with a short fuse, get this book - you won't regret it.
Great information November 28, 2009
Destiny Champion (CA)
This book is a very nice addition to my children therapy books library in my private practice. Have read it to my own 6 year old who also enjoyed it.
My child really connects November 13, 2009
J. McCreary (California)
When this book was recommended by our child psychologist, I wasn't sure what to expect. It really surprised me that my 7 year old son loved reading it with me. He responded personally to the imagery used to describe anger and self-control. The exercises it provides were completely appropriate for him and he loves tying knots in his string to demonstrate his success with stepping out of anger. Terrific product.
Excellent Self Help Guide November 4, 2009
Eve C. Brook
This text allows the user to feel empowered over their issues of anger, inappropriate and maladaptive behavior. The text can also be used by parents and clinicians to incorporate exercises in therapy.
 Simple and easy October 14, 2009
H. Fernandez (San Juan, PR)
Simple and easy to read to our kids. Good examples and it includes exercises to understand the different concepts.
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