"Learn How to Manage Your Anger: A Kids Guide to Overcoming Problems With Temper Flares by Authors Dawn Huebner and Bonnie Matthews"

J: It had already been drawn in! Not very happy!

United Kingdom on Nov 25, 2023

Amazon Customer: My son was having anger issues and lashing out at little things that didn't go his way all the time. We bought this book because his Dr recommended it to us. It really has helped him think differently about his problems and gave him some good coping skills. I've noticed a big difference in the amount of episodes he has. Thanks so much for writing this book!

United States on Sep 25, 2023

Sara Dobson: I love this book series. Very parent friendly and easy to use at home or in the clinic (OT).

Canada on Sep 18, 2023

Brian: My son struggles with his temper when he gets upset. He hasn't had any issues at school, or even with babysitters, or grandparents. But at home he can get quite heated for a 6 year old. His pediatrician had recommended this author to us to look at and I immediately bought this book when I saw the title. I have read the introduction and looked though the book, but haven't started reading it with him yet. I am excited to get into it though, it looks great and I think it will have a lot information that is helpful for not only him but for mom and dad to practice as well. I love that it is written in a way for kids to understand it as well.

United States on Jan 24, 2023

Cassandra: This book is amazing! I am admittedly dubious of self help books in general but bought this when other methods of improving the anger response of two my children continued to fail. We have been using this book as a family with all of our children because let's be honest, we all can use improvement in how we cope with our anger.

The language of this book is humorous and easy to understand. We are using it with children that range in age from 6-11 and all are enjoying it. I love that the book helps children to not feel bad for feeling angry, there is no shaming. Instead it focuses on how we manage and respond to our anger rather than teaching that we should not feel anger. The explanations of anger that begin the book lay an excellent foundation for kids to be able to identify their emotion in preparation to begin implementing the specific strategies discussed later in the book.

The strategies are easy for kids to use and effective! I would recommend working through the strategies slowly. After reading a chapter we focus on implementing the tool for several days or even a week or two until my kids have really gotten the hang of it and can use it on their own without...

United States on Oct 28, 2020

Tonyl: Really good book. My 8 year old has a new found temper since lockdown, this book has been really useful. We read together and talk and do some of the excersizes, but it's basic enough for him to read and understand alone. There's a lot in here for anyone from age 3 or 4 upwards (including adults!) The key for us has been talking about it together and exploring and developing ideas the book gives us. It's certainly not exhaustive, but it is very user friendly and is designed as a journey to be read from beginning to end, but there are strategies and thought processes that help from the very beginning. Another real plus point is the fact it examines why gettimg angry is not desirable, before diving into how to avoid it. Although this can be read and the basics understood by an 8 year old, the key to maximising the benefit is taking the time to go on the journey with them

United Kingdom on Oct 25, 2020

JJ: Up-date

We have used this book for both of our sons. Number one son has responded to this book amazingly. It's pitched perfectly for a child and gives lots of great analogies that he can relate to rather than lecturing, which would just cause him to disengage / switch off.

I rate this book so highly because we had struggled for a long time to help our son with anger management and failed repeatedly. I don't know how one book hit the mark but it did. He has picked it up so well that he even asks if we can read his anger book when he feels things are getting on top of him!

Number two son has seen how much it helps his brother that he now asks to read it for fun.

What an incredible book. (And no, I don't k ow the author or have shares in Amazon!)

Awesome book. Believe all the other 5 star ratings because they are true. Worth every penny.

United Kingdom on Jan 10, 2015

danamarieot: My 7 year old has a very explosive temper, and she is very reluctant to talk about it or use any strategies that we've suggested to her. She flat-out refused to look at the book with me when it arrived, so I waited a few weeks and brought it out tonight, without showing her what it was. At storytime, I gave my kids markers and paper, and told them we were going to do some activities. The book starts out by making a comparison between driving a car and managing emotions, and presents drawing activities, such as "draw a picture of yourself driving your dream car," and "draw a picture of your favorite "fuel" (my daughter drew a glass of orange juice). The activities are interspersed between paragraphs of text. Those activities really engaged my kids and made them willing to sit and listen to what the book had to say. I was amazed to see how my older daughter actually participated and even opened up a little, truly expressing herself for the first time with regards to her very difficult-to-handle emotions. We took things a step further and did some whole-body movement activities, such as "driving" around the room as I shouted out "obstacles" --"Whoops, you hit a pothole!" "Watch out...

United States on Jan 18, 2014

Elle: I've just bought this for my 7yr old who has pretty extreme outbursts of anger. He has ASD (autism) and ADHD so he cannot help but react instantly to situations without thinking, but my hope is to help him gradually learn better reactions for the times when his brain does actually engage before furniture goes flying! I was reluctant about introducing this book to my child because it's not tailored specifically for children with special needs, and he's only 7, however I feel this book is so child-friendly and clearly laid out that even young and/or high functioning ASDs like my son will find it accessible. The medium sized print means he can read it himself, though it is designed to be read and worked through with an adult, and the cute illustrations throughout help to keep him engaged and interested too. My son is very aware of how much trouble his temper is causing him and wants things to change. He is open to working through this book and I do think that's really important. I don't know how effective this would be for children who are more close-minded and unwilling to change, as it requires the child to not just listen or read but actively participate with some written...

United Kingdom on Dec 04, 2012

K D Blakley: I've never bothered to write a book review before, but this book promises to be a life changer. I hope others will find it as useful as my daughter and I already have. Dawn Huebner and Bonnie Matthews are spot-on with their examples and illustrations depicting our personal situation. It's almost as if they've been peeking through our windows. Like some of the other reviewers, my daughter pitched the book across the room as soon as I showed it to her, but when I called her bluff and made a move to trash it, she quickly back-pedaled and assured me that she wanted to get better. Once we started working through it, she would take a mocking tone and say something to imply that the author didn't know HER and the very next sentence would speak to her grumble. Dawn nailed it every time and the illustrations were strikingly familiar as well. The book's credibility has risen to a surprising level, though she will never acknowledge it.
The workbook style with humor sprinkled throughout has made the book much more fun for both of us. She likes writing in the book since that is usually considered "bad" behavior. I have two favorite parts. The first is a list in Ch. 3 of "why bothers" that...

United States on Jan 15, 2010