Review: Stop Temper Tantrums in their Tracks - this works
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 8, 2013
When my kids were young, I became a certified Peer Parenting trainer, and taught parents how to change their behaviors.I enjoyed working with parents, and also used the techniques with my own kids, who were seen by others as exceptionally well behaved. (Not that they didn't have their moments - I still remember when a girlfriend and I were asked to leave a restaurant because of our kids' behavior... And I swore 'never again!"If you're struggling with a child who has temper tantrums, this book could be the life line you need.There's no hype, no theory. The author is an expert in her area, and her advice is simple, quick to the point - and it works.She does some myth busting about children's temper tantrums and also touches on how to deal with strangers - their advice and their judgement, which I found useful as well.  (We've all been there - standing in line and your kid goes ballistic - and every other person in the room is thinking you're the world's worst parent...She also explains the real reason your toddler is having temper tantrums, which may help you to cope as well.And then, she gives you the solution. It's fast, it's easy - and it will stop a temper tantrum in its tracks.By the way, this technique can work on angry adults, as well!If you're a parent this is a great book to have on your parenting shelf. If you work in customer service, or with the public, or if you have to deal with difficult people - you might just want to pick it up as well!