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Tantrums!
Managing Meltdowns in Public and Private
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Ideal for parents and caregivers seeking effective strategies to manage temper tantrums with ease and confidence. Also suitable for educators and childcare professionals looking for practical behavioural guidance.
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A straightforward approach to managing tantrums. Noting that of all the behavioural problems parents face from their children, temper tantrums may be the most upsetting, this handbook arms confused and frustrated parents with simple, easy-to-follow directions on how to best manage the problem and guide kids appropriately.
Readers will learn the three main causes of temper tantrums, the true power of the "10-Second Rule," the anatomy of a typical tantrum, and the chief problems with attempting to reason with or distract a child. A sound and effective tantrum-management plan is critical to the well-being of everyone in the family, and this book details an effortless four-step process for marshalling tantrums as well as guidance on how to handle dreaded tantrums in public places.
Tantrums! allows parents to no longer fear tantrums and regain control of their own homes.
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Booklist praises the book's pleasing layout, humorous cartoons, and spot-on examples, noting it as a must-read for parents, especially those who feel overwhelmed by their children's behaviour. The book is also lauded as an excellent, workable, and supportive resource for both parents and educators.
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ISBN: 9781889140698
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 October 2014
Country: United States
Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 144g
Pages: 96
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Thomas W. Phelan, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and a nationally renowned expert on child discipline and attention deficit disorder. He is the author of several books, including "1-2-3 Magic," "1-2-3 Magic for Teachers," "All About Attention Deficit Disorder," and "Surviving Your Adolescents." He lives in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
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