The explosive child : a new approach for understanding and parenting easily frustrated, chronically inflexible children /

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by Greene, Ross W.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Harper, (New York :) Physical details: xvii, 314 p. ; 21 cm. Subject(s): Problem children. | Behavior disorders in children. | Child rearing. | Parent and child. Year : 2010 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Westwood Primary School Parenting Resources 649.1 GRE Available

"Revised and updated"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 295-298) and index.

The waffle episode -- Children do well if they can -- Lagging skills and unsolved problems -- Drama in real life -- The truth about consequences -- Three plans (one in particular) -- Trouble in paradise -- B scenes -- Extra help -- Family matters -- The dinosaur in the building - Better.

Advises parents on how to handle children with quick tempers, explaining how to anticipate and lessen the behavior by teaching the child the skills necessary to handle frustration adaptively to become more flexible, socially and emotionally.