De-escalating Children's Anger: Using the RESPECT Approach to End the Power Struggle and Promote Self-Responsibility

Do you need help with an angry child? This is a how-to manual for parents, caregivers, educators, and concerned adults on interacting with the child who experiences intense anger. Dr. Shostack describes how to: work with your own feelings triggered by angry children. help the child process emotions. prevent behavior problems that result from anger. set effective limits without unnecessary punishing. help the child learn from anger episodes.