Calming Your Child: De-escalating Tantrums, Anxiety, Aggression, and Other Challenging Behaviors

by Michael Hempseed, Dame Sue Bagshaw

It's time for school, and your child refuses to put on her clothes. You can sense her anxiety and the impending tantrum. This familiar scene can make parents feel powerless, unable to calm their child's fears or the resultant negative behavior. Dame Sue Bagshaw, MD, and psychologist Michael Hempseed are here to tell there is hope! Tantrums and anger are common behaviors, but instead of blaming poor parenting or too much screen time, Calming Your Child looks at the root causes, including anxiety, depression, and sensory issues, other psychological factors, explaining the research and helpful techniques in a simple, accessible way. Every child is different, so this guidebook provides a variety of methods to strengthen your bond with your child and combat behavior issues, all while gaining a better understanding of the way your child sees the world.

256 pages, Paperback

Published August 16, 2022

Reviews

[Matthew Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot recommend this book enough! And it is well beyond just dealing with difficult behaviors, and probably even beyond being a good parent, I think this book would help people be better people.

[Frances S Wren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast read into challenging behaviors. The root of it all is the more we connect with our child, really connect, the better the relationship. The better the relationship, the more willingness to do as they're asked.