The Explosive Child: A New Approach For Understanding And Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children
The Explosive Child: A New Approach For Understanding And Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005
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BetaThe Explosive Child: A New Approach For Understanding And Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005298
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Explosive Child: A New Approach For Understanding And Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children by Ross W. Greene offers strategies for understanding and helping children who struggle with flexibility and frustration tolerance. The book introduces an empathetic, collaborative approach that emphasizes problem-solving and skill-building to improve child-parent interactions and address behavioral challenges effectively.
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Ross W. Greene’s The Explosive Child offers an insightful approach to managing challenging child behaviors through collaborative problem-solving. Readers appreciate its practical guidance and empathetic perspective. However, some find the strategies repetitive and less effective for severe cases. The book is praised for its emphasis on understanding over discipline.
Who Should Read The Explosive Child: A New Approach For Understanding And Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children?
Readers who would enjoy The Explosive Child by Ross W. Greene are likely parents, educators, or caregivers seeking compassionate strategies for managing challenging behaviors. Comparable to Faber and Mazlish's How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, it offers insightful, practical guidance.
19,597 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
298
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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