A great book to better understand the stressed child
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Dr. Greene does a superb job of describing the temperamentally stressed child.  He lets the reader know that the explosive child is wired in such a way that life stresses him/her easily and strategies to help don't come easily.

As the adults, be we parents or caretakers, we need to realize that children don't spend their days pondering how to make our lives miserable.  These children are miserable and looking to us to teach them strategies to feel better.

Dr. Greene's book builds on the books on temperament such as "The Difficult Child" and "Raising Your Spiritual Child".  He gives us a deeper understanding of the emotional consequences of temperamental mismatch.  He then also has a program to help us help our children to become the boss of their emotions.

If one hasn't seen one of his workshops, I would also recommend you go.  Hearing is definitely another way of absorbing the intent and knowledge that he offers.
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Charles Linden does a wonderful job of explaining the difference between stress, anxiety, and depression, which people often lump together. He explains the differences in their causes, and manifestations. The main focus of the book is recovering from stress and/or anxiety. The author shows the chemical reactions caused by stress, and how they damage the body in the short and long term, as well as how if left untreated they can lead to an anxiety disorder. The 30 day program is easy to follow. All the solutions offered are helpful. It's not complicated, but it requires following through with it. Whether you're dealing with the stress of raising kids, or a high pressure sales job, this book could point you in a more productive direction. Within the first few days you should be feeling better, and find yourself more equipped to handle pressure and demands. The CD that comes with the book contains a short summation of how stress can mess you up, as well as several empowering visualizations to help you with relaxation and self-confidence. I was not financially compensated for this post. I received the book from Hay House for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.
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I'm so excited about this book! As a parent and a school principal, I understand the importance of teaching and responding to students' social emotional needs.  All kids deal with worry, and whether the problem is big or small (by adult standards), it can cause a child major stress. Maya's character is someone everyone can relate to, and I appreciate that she overcomes her worry with her own great traits and strength.  We can't make worry go away, but we have to help kids recognize it, name it, and cope with it. I'm looking forward to integrating this book into my school's SEL curriculum.
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An excellent book that is helping me understand myself, my child and why we are the way we are.
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This book was recommended by a doctor that tested my 3 year old daughter for autism.  She is not autistic but has some aggression/anger issues.  This book has really helped.  It shows you how to handle the most major issues and helps you to better understand what is actually at the root of your child's anger.  A must read for anyone struggling to better understand their child.
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This is an excellent resource to use with children who have mentally ill parents. I am a child and family therapist. I have already used the book a couple of times, and it was fascinating to see the children's reactions to the angry mother. Even boys can identify with the main character, Annie. The book helps children to see they are not alone, identify their own emotions, and allows the therapist to discuss how they cope. Nice illustrations!
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Our daughter struggles with her feelings due to an anxiety disorder and above avg. intelligence.  This book has been very helpful for her to sit and read while she is feeling upset.  We've heard many facts repeated back to us that "my feelings book" said to remember.  She's been able to internalize things herself, rather than us preaching to her.  I think it's really empowered her.
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this book is great for understanding sensory processing issues.  it was recently brought to my attention my son has sensory issues, don't know if he's on the Autism spectrum or not.  this book helped me understand what this is, why it is, and how to handle situations and help regulate my son when needed.  on the surface my son looks "normal", but when it's too loud or too noisy or we have to go to the dentist, it's a crazy anxiety ridden experience that neither of us know how to handle.  great book with helpful techniques to understand and help my son.
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This book is for teachers, parents, grandparents and those who are in contact with children. It helped me to understand sensory issues and better deal with a variety of children. The book clarifies sensory processing issues, symptoms and warning signs of under-responsive, over-responsive or sensory seeking children, The differences and similarities to ADHD and other disorders. In a time when parents and young children are most vulnerable, this book provides tools for recognizing and improving their future.
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This book is awesome - I got it for my child but I find it soothing for myself as well. Anyone who experiences anxiety can benefit from reading such intentional responses to worries. It's beautifully illustrated as well - I ended up buying two copies so that one can be read often and one can be a gift. I love that it is so positive and cognitive while using simple language.
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This book helped my son, who is 6 years old, get a better understanding of his feelings. It has aided him in communicating his fears with us and others. He will use the worry bug as a reference when he feels overwhelmed on a thought.
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This book is great because if you are having a particular issue with your child, you can go straight to the chapter that applies. It's like a reference book, in that sense.
There are lots of specific examples of helpful things to say to your child in certain situations and what you should not say
His writing is not dry. It's easy to read and entertaining. I think this book will be useful and appreciated by people who want to think about family relationships in new ways.
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This book absolutely helped my daughter understand her anxiety, and to visualize what happens when we overthink worries. We refer to "planting seeds" now when she asks questions that I know will lead to unnecessary worry. This is a great book and I would definitely recommend it to a parent with a child that worries and harbors fear of the most minor things.
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This book is great for a child that worries more than the average kid. My daughter is 9 1/2 and she has always worried about things that she can't control (house catching on fire, tornados, lightning, etc). This book has been a blessing! I wish I had discovered it a few years ago. It is written on a kid-level with chances for them to write/draw about their own worries.
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My son was diagnosed with inattentive ADD last December, and he was 15 years old.  He is still having hard time accepting the fact that he has ADD.  I think he also has an opposition defiant disorder.  I was pretty desperate to deal the situation and how to handle him.  I found very much comfort when I read this book.  I can realize that it is not my son's personality, it is his disorder.  It has lots of references, explanations and experiences as parents with children with ADD/ADHD.  It is encouraging and comforting.  I would recommend this book to anybody who has the same struggles with their teens.
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This is s great book!  It is a great book for your child and will help them to understand the emotions that one experiences growing up!  It is very well written with great insight!
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Greenberg does a wonderful job of explaining bipolar disorder in children. She does so with understanding, respect and encouragement for the parents, which we don't normally see in these kinds of books. Very helpful. I refer to it often.