Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-234).
Summary
Goyer provides biblical insight-- and draws on her own experiences-- to help parents learn to calm their child's anger, as well as their own. By learning to calm angry children-- rather than ignoring or disciplining them-- readers will learn to find hope again. Goyer includes reflection questions and actions steps that will help you defuse an angry home. -- adapted from back cover.
Contents
Introduction: A heartbreakingly angry home -- Understanding anger: theirs and yours. Trauma and the truth behind mad ; Anger from life stressors ; Physical issues that can fuel anger ; A parent's internal response to anger ; A parent's external response to anger -- Helping your angry kid. Building bonds ; Stopping the cycle before it starts ; Teaching kids to calm themselves ; Calming angry babies, toddlers, and preschoolers ; Calming preteen anger ; Calming teen anger ; A healing place for adopted and foster kids -- Conclusion: The victor's crown -- Appendix A. Scriptures to memorize as a family.
