Tantrums!: Managing Meltdowns in Public and Private - Paperback

by Thomas PhD Phelan (Author)

A comprehensive guide to effectively handle and diffuse tantrums in children

This practical and insightful book equips parents, caregivers, and educators with proven strategies to manage challenging behaviors and promote positive development, including:

• Proven Techniques: Discover research-backed techniques that address tantrums in both public and private settings, helping you navigate difficult situations with confidence.
• Practical Strategies: Learn step-by-step strategies to prevent tantrums, minimize their intensity, and restore calm during meltdowns, empowering you to regain control and create a peaceful environment.
• Tailored Approach: Understand the underlying causes of tantrums and how to respond to each child's unique needs, fostering a deeper understanding of their behavior and promoting effective communication.
• Positive Discipline: Explore the power of positive discipline and effective consequences, fostering a healthy parent-child relationship and promoting long-term behavioral changes.
• Emotional Regulation: Gain insights into emotional regulation techniques that support children in managing their emotions, leading to enhanced self-control and improved coping skills.
• Practical Examples: Benefit from real-life scenarios and case studies that illustrate effective strategies in action, providing relatable guidance to handle a wide range of tantrum triggers.
• Empathy and Connection: Learn how to foster empathy and connection with your child, building a strong emotional bond and promoting cooperation and mutual respect.

Tantrums! is an invaluable resource for parents and caregivers seeking practical solutions to effectively manage tantrums, creating a harmonious environment where children can thrive. Dr. Phelan's expertise and compassionate approach make this book a must-read for anyone dealing with challenging behavior in children.

Author Biography

Thomas W. Phelan, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and a nationally renowned expert on child discipline and attention deficit disorder. He is the author of several books, including "1-2-3 Magic," "1-2-3 Magic for Teachers," "All About Attention Deficit Disorder," and "Surviving Your Adolescents." He lives in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.