What Angry Kids Need

Overview

In language that every parent, caregiver, and teacher can understand—even when exhausted and frustrated—this guide explains why children get angry, what anger-management skills they and the entire family can be taught, how parents can model anger-management techniques, and how parents can cope when nothing seems to work. The authors, who emphasize the importance of patience and practice in developing the ability to handle anger, also explain the options available when more help is needed.

Author Biography

Jennifer Anne Brown, MSW, is a mental health counselor who has worked extensively with children who have developmental disabilities and mental health issues and maintains a private practice. She lives in Washington state. Pam Provonsha Hopkins, MSW, is a social worker who has worked with Catholic Family and Child Services. She lives in Snohomish, Washington. Mits Katayama is the illustrator of Help! The Kids Are at It Again, Self-Calming Cards, Unplugging Power Struggles, When You’re Happy, When You’re Mad, When You’re Shy, When You’re Silly, and PEP Talk quarterly for parent educators. He lives in Seattle.