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Good resource for kids to explore feelings, especially anger. Lots of prompts and a variety of activities for them to do. Colorful and seems to have a good approach. Would recommend kids be able to read so they can do the exercises themselves.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is a valuable tool for parents and teachers of children who are struggling with anger. The activities are simple, clearly outlined and helpful. This will not replace the need for therapy but could be a valuable companion.
The pages are colorful and engaging for. Children
The publisher made a copy available for review on netgalley. This honest review is my opinion.
Wonderful tool to get kids to really identify what is upsetting them and different ways to deal with life.
I received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review. These opinions are my own.
What a GREAT resource to have as a parent (or caregiver, guardian, even teacher). While my child doesn't have anger problems, the cover of this title caught my eye and I thought it may have good suggestions for how to teach good coping skills early and ahead of any anger issues arising. Especially since my only child is about to become a sibling.
There are 7 chapters in this book that each address a different step. First, identifying anger. Great start because its hard to label and figure out what exactly you're feeling sometimes and by being able to accurate express and identify what you're feeling, you can better understand how to move on from that feeling. There are "workshops" or practice sets for each chapter that are creative and fun ways to work on the lesson. Next there are activities to do together as a family. I loved this concept, first because there are some really creative ideas. I find myself struggling sometimes to come up with new ideas to engage my toddler without resorting to screens! And second, helping a child work through their anger is not something they can do alone. They need to feel supported and they also need to see positive behavior of anger to mimic.
The next six chapters are equally important: Create Calm, Learn Self Control, Talk Back to Your Triggers, Solve Problems, Speak Up, and finally, Feel Great. Each chapter follows the same structure and there were truly some excellent suggestions that I know I'm glad to have this in my toolbox.
The flow and format of this book made sense. Reading it as an adult, you can see exactly how each of the individual and then family activities helps solidify the chapter's overall focus/lesson. Its a simple process to work through anger, just like you'd work through grief for example. This builds skills with your child at their own pace and while reassuring them they are not a BAD PERSON just because they get angry. Instead it shows them how much better it feels to deal with anger in a helpful way AND encourages them to know they are capable of it.
I was very impressed with the content of this workbook. The formatting for the early copy was off I believe and I wouldn't be able to have my child do a lot of the activities without recreating them on paper; however, I'm sure this is fixed and different in the published print book and/or ebook. I will certainly be recommending this to all my friends with children in their lives!
THIS BOOK IS AMAZING.
It’s a little old for my two year old. But I am keeping it handy. So many wonderful conversation starters, interactive activities, and life changing principles are covered in this workbook.
I honestly feel like adults could benefit from this book as well. Healthily coping with anger is SO necessary and this book empowers those things in you.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read an ARC for this book in exchange for an honest review.
A very useful and child friendly book that I think will surely be helpful.
I liked how it was organised and the style of writing.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
Helpful and child-friendly workbook for anger and mindfulness in kiddos--- best if used in conjunction with therapy.
This is a pretty basic, simple book about anger and emotions for young kids. I was hoping for something a little deeper but it's a good surface look at emotions, geared towards kids probably five to eight. I shared it with a ten year old and we decided the book was too simple for that age, but would be good for younger kids. I found nothing new in this book but it would be a good starting point for talking about anger and feelings with a young child.
This book was good for helping kids understand and deal with their anger with the help of an adult who works with them on the workbook. It has places for kids to put simple checkmarks next to possible feelings and provides a space for them to draw their feelings. Providing multiple outlets for expression is a positive trait in this book. I would recommend this book for parents dealing with kids with anger management, teachers, and counselors. Even adults can benefit from the strategies presented in this workbook.
Anger management skills workbook for kids by author Amanda Robinson is a great way for young readers to cope and control their anger. With different activities that are designed to help each child work through their anger, I would recommend this book!
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.