Angry Children, Worried Parents
Seven Steps to Help Families Manage Anger
Acknowledging that anger in children is an emotion that cannot be entirely avoided, this guide for parents outlines a seven-step program to promote healthy anger management in children aged 4 to 14.Parents learn techniques to help their child deal with stress and anger, build confidence and resilience, and use effective coping behaviours to avoid dysfunctional behaviour
Sam Goldstein, PhD, is a professor at University of Utah. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. Robert Brooks, PhD, is a professor at Harvard Medical School and a doctor at McLean Hospital. He lives in Needham, Massachusetts. They are the coauthors of Raising Resilient Children and Nurturing Resilience in Our Children. Sharon Weiss, MEd, is a behavioral consultant and a coauthor of From Chaos to Calm. She lives in McLean, Virginia.