The explosive child

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An explosive child responds to routine problems with extreme frustration, resulting in outbursts such as crying, screaming, and destructive behavior. Parents often feel overwhelmed, having tried various strategies—reasoning, punishment, therapy, and medication—without success. They struggle to understand their child's behavior and why typical approaches fail. Dr. Ross Greene, a leading clinician in treating children with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, offers hope. He asserts that explosive children are not attention-seeking or manipulative; instead, they lack essential skills in flexibility, frustration tolerance, and problem-solving. This book presents a new framework for understanding these difficulties, grounded in neuroscience research. Dr. Greene explains why traditional parenting methods often fall short and introduces his Collaborative Problem Solving model. This approach emphasizes collaboration with explosive children to address the underlying issues causing their outbursts and teaches them the necessary skills they lack. Through compassionate insights and practical strategies, the book guides parents in effectively supporting their children and fostering their development.