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Calming The Tempest: Helping The Explosive Child

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Young girl looks up from her pillow, looking wistful, like she's just been tucked in. Caption. Problem-solve with a child is before a problem occurs.

Many children who have difficulty managing their anger need to be taught the skills necessary for coping with frustration and situations that demand flexibility. Explains that it is the lack of cognitive skills that contribute to angry outbursts. Lists the six essential cognitive skills that a child must develop. Provides parents, teachers, and caretakers with an awareness and overview of how to teach these skills at home and at school. Advocates using the collaborative problem solving approach. Looks at how one family used this approach successfully.

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