The anger toolbox : tools for children and teens, and for those caring for them, to get through angry times / [authors, Tricia Irving Hendry, John Taylor Smith, Jenny McIntosh].

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Previous ed. 2003.

"This handbooks offers a wide range of key information and practical tools for parents and other adults to help children and young people they care for, and themselves, through angry times"--Back cover.

What is anger? -- What happens in our brains when we get angry? -- When our basic human needs aren't met -- Does being a boy or a girl make any difference? -- Can anger ever be helpful? -- Anger is very physical -- Other ways anger can show itself -- What can trigger anger? -- Adults get angry too! -- 15 honest questions to ask yourself -- If your own anger starts building up -- If you are ever in danger of hurting your child or teen -- A look in the mirror can help -- Creating a positive family and whānau -- Teaching about feelings helps -- What makes your child or teen tick? -- Accept the person, shape the behaviour -- Make a plan -- A home and school partnership plan in action -- What if their anger is extreme? -- If a child or teen hurts others in your home -- Some things to keep in mind -- What about bullying? -- Tools for cooling down -- The time out tool -- Tools for letting it out -- Tools for managing tantrums -- When brothers and sisters fight -- Angry teens -- When children and teens with special needs get angry -- When grandparents are raising grandchildren -- Anger in the middle of tough life situations -- After the anger -- Make time to get talking -- Need some extra help and support? -- Helpful organisations -- Further information and useful websites.

"This handbooks offers a wide range of key information and practical tools for parents and other adults to help children and young people they care for, and themselves, through angry times"--Page 4 of cover.