Publisher's Synopsis
Do you feel overwhelmed with frustration when your kids don't listen to you? Annoyed when they ask you the same thing repeatedly? Uncontrollably angry when they have (another) meltdown, hurt their siblings or don't do what you need them to do it?
Do you know that your kids are just being kids, but in that moment you can't help but lose your cool? Do you feel guilty when you shout at your kids and resolve not to do it anymore, but despite that lose your cool again and again? Does it stop you from enjoying being a parent as much as you thought you would? This workbook will take you through simple-to-use and effective, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)-based insights and strategies that have helped many parents like you be able to keep their cool when their kids can't. The workbook includes: Brain science: why your children react the way they do and why it's hard not to snap when your kids are pushing your buttons. How to use CBT-based strategies to understand and change your reactions, so you snap less and connect more with your kids. This workbook will help you to recognise your own, unique, triggers to losing control and snapping at your kids, based on your individual situation and guide you to create a personalised plan of action clearly outlining the steps you can take to help you become less triggered by your kids.
