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The Explosive Child

12 min read 16 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

A radical approach to understanding and helping children who frequently melt down, by addressing the underlying skill deficits—not just punishing the behavior.

You’ll learn

  • Explosive kids lack flexibility, not motivation
  • Identify unsolved problems, not just behaviors
  • Use collaborative problem-solving (Plan B)
  • Prioritize which battles to fight (Plan C)