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Synopsis
Psychologists Anne Hilde Vassb Hagen and Joanne Dolhanty explain everything you need to know about your child's anger and how to manage it.
Anger can be a normal, healthy emotion when it helps us stand up for ourselves and defend against injustice. However, it can also lead to aggression or hide other, more vulnerable emotions. For instance, an angry child may be hiding embarrassment, shame, disappointment, sadness, loneliness, or fear. As the parent, it is your job to help your child understand their anger, express it in an appropriate way, and address the underlying need.
In this book, you will learn how to respond to your child's anger in a sensitive and productive way that validates their feelings, addresses their needs, and teaches them to manage their own anger. Of course, it can be nerve-wracking to watch your child explode in rage; thus, the book will also teach you how to keep calm and protect your boundaries.
Backed by years of psychological research, the strategies in this practical, compassionate book will help any parent who struggles with their child's anger.