When Anger Hurts Your Kids: A Parent's Guide

It's normal for parents to get upset with their kids from time to time. It's not good though, to be angry at your kids all the time, because it can hurt them. When Anger Hurts Your Kids, is a book that teaches parents how to control their angry feelings and better manage their frustrations.The book begins with a questionaire to evaluate if a parent might have a problem with anger. It introduces the concept of keeping an anger diary. The next chapters explain why parents get angry and why kids act the way they do.The chapters on changing what you think and changing what you do are very helpful. These chapters help identify trigger thoughts that can quickly lead to uncontrolled anger. There are many suggestions on what to do when one starts to feel angry. A three-week relaxation plan is provided to help parents feel more calm and in control.The authors acknowledge that if anger is a problem, it's going ot take a lot of practice implementing the ideas to really learn how to change things. The advice in this book is very helpful. It's a good start for parents struggling with anger.

I got htis book to use with my clients...its basically cognitive behavioral therapy focusing on anger. I recommended for other professionals to expand how you target automatic thoughts as well as lay people wanting to manage their anger.because it is CBT you can't just read the book, you must actually do the exercises and homework. CBT requires practice and dillegence...as with anything requiring change it takes effort and practice...if you are willing then this book will help you.

Very well written book. Kicked to the curb my temper and taught me how to be more patient. It is a must-have book in the pinnacle of behavioral books that show us how to deal with life's challenges, so that we can generate more happiness for our family and for us.If a kid were smart, careful, insightful, never disappointing, never at fault, well-behaved, etc....the kid could've run the country, could've gone to the moon, could've cooked fancy dishes, talked in public, etc...and That would have confused or worried me more.But a kid of 5-year old, or 9-year old, or 2-year old will behave as a 5-year old, a 9-year old, a 2-year old, and so on.Thus, our anger is not justified. It just needs to be educated so it will dissipate.

This is one of the best books written to help parents understand their children and their own reactions to them. It describes typical behavior for each age child and how the parents' self talk can detemine whether the parent feels anger and frustration or whether they end up feeling calm. Obviously, the lader predisposes the parent to respond to their children with patience and love.

I sent this to a Parent who was verbally abusing her daughter. She got very angry with me and yelled even louder at her child.

I got this book during a terrible period in my life, it has helped me no end in realising what anger does to children and how to avoid it. I have used it to the letter and it works.

Great reaearch-based book with steps to truly become more aware of why you become angry and how to manage it. Highly suggest for any parent.

This book uses simple advice and examples. Helpful for parents who recognize the problem. Maybe not for those that do not see the need to change.