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Tantrums!

Managing Meltdowns in Public and Private
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Tantrums! offers a straightforward guide for parents to manage one of childhood's most challenging behaviours: temper tantrums. The book explains the three main causes of tantrums and introduces the powerful "10-Second Rule." It breaks down the anatomy of a typical tantrum and highlights why reasoning or distraction often fails. Featuring a simple four-step plan, it provides practical advice for handling tantrums at home and in public, helping parents regain control and peace in the family.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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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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Book Details

INFORMATION

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

About the Author

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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