[WizzFizz]

I have a DS5 who has always had some challenges managing his frustration and controlling anger outbursts. Recently my GP recommended the book "The Explosive Child" by Ross Greene. Just wondering if anyone has read this book or had any success with the techniques ? I am about halfway through reading it and it's making a lot of sense but after some real life experiences.

Thanks in advance,

[threelittleones]

Thank you for your post.

Based on your comments I went and borrowed the book.

Amazing..............

I am attempting to use the strategies...not much luck at the moment as he is only 6 with slightly delayed speech..

Please let me know how you go.

[roxy1981]

I think I might need that book for my 4 year old! Let us know how you go. Good luck

[tazcan]

I haven't read it, but I want that book. Explosive sounds like a good description for my DD(5)s emotional outbursts.

[FluffyOscar]

I just bought it! Thanks for the tip OP.

[Guest_Hoggle_*]

I bought the book a long time ago but am yet to read it. I should get on to that!

[EBeditor]

Me too Hoggle

[PeggyLou]

I have just reserved it at my local library.
Will pick up this arvo.

Thanks for this post. Will start reading tonight.

[mokeydoke]

I really like that book, my favourite part being how emotional/explosive responses of the kids are just like any learning delay and needs to be given help to be overcome. Just expecting a certain behaviour, or using reward charts, is not going to teach the child how to manage their reactions. It would be like presenting a non reader with $1000 if they could just read a book. It's not going to happen. They need to be taught the skills first.

Just flicking through I found a quote that resonates with me, 'I did have to come to grips with the fact I didn't get the child I hoped for'. Unfortunately for me it seems that DS2 is going to be just like his big brother (who has improved so much in the past year)'- but this book kind of shown where I could have helped DS1 more when he was DS2's age and hopefully DS2 won't be so explosive For example, time out just won't work for either of my boys. They just spend that time getting angrier and angrier, and don't have the tools to help them calm down and the situation just escalates. And instead of insisting on quiet before letting them out of time out, I'll go in just as the screaming gets louder! It's not giving in, it's helping them get back control of their emotions.

[poppy3]

http://advancedpsychcare.tripod.com/sitebu...osive.child.pdf

Just looked this book up and found this. Thought some of you might be interested.

Thanks OP - looks like an interesting book.

Toddles off to start reading........