What to Do When Your Temper Flares
Can kids learn to tame their temper? Yes—and this workbook shows them how!
Anger can feel like a fire—hot, fast, and hard to control. For kids, those fiery feelings can lead to outbursts, arguments, and frustration. But with the right tools, they can learn to cool down, think clearly, and respond calmly.
This updated edition of What to Do When Your Temper Flares provides an empowering guide that helps kids understand anger and discover practical ways to manage it. Through relatable examples, fun activities, and step-by-step strategies, this interactive workbook teaches kids how to recognize triggers, calm their bodies, and make better choices.
Whether your child struggles with frequent blow-ups or occasional frustration, this book offers a clear, compassionate path toward self-control and peace of mind.
Key features:
- perfect for kids ages 6–12 who experience anger, frustration, or frequent outbursts
- uses proven cognitive-behavioral techniques to help kids manage strong emotions
- includes hands-on exercises and creative activities to make learning engaging and effective
- includes a guide for parents and caregivers to support kids in navigating their anger
- part of the trusted What-to-Do Guides for Kids series—used by parents, educators, and therapists for over 20 years
- preated by Magination Press, the children’s imprint of APA—leaders in children’s mental health and well-being
Bonnie Matthews is the illustrator numerous books for children, including What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More and What to Do When You Dread Your Bed: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems With Sleep. She lives in Baltimore. Visit her at www.bonniematthewsillustration.com and follow her on Instagram: @bonnie_matthews_illustration.
