Review of Taming Anger

[Diana Lowery]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Taming Anger" by MindJoy.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The author of Taming Anger for Kids: 14 Inspiring Stories to Learn How to Stay Calm and React with Kindness (Growing up with Joy) is listed as MindJoy, but the book mentions four authors and three illustrators. MindJoy is an organization dedicated to teaching children the tools they need to become successful adults. There are three books in this series. The other books cover emotional intelligence and how to be an everyday hero. Although the recommended age is listed as four to eight, the text is written for an older audience; it should be considered a read-together book.

I like that the seven chapters are consistent in their format. Each one begins with a general concept, a detailed exercise for practice, and two stories related to the teaching. There are colorful pictures for each of the stories. I like that the illustrations display diverse characters. Although some of the stories take place in a fantasy world, the situations are ones that children can easily relate to.

The topics introduced might seem simplistic to some adults, but most children will not have been taught the concepts in an organized manner. For instance, the sixth chapter ("The 10 Calming Breaths") describes how to count to ten before reacting to an unpleasant event. The exercise presented encourages the child to list times when they "defeated the monster of anger" by using this super trick.

I recommend Taming Anger to parents who are dealing with a child who has problems controlling their emotions. Even though the activity might seem too easy, sometimes the simple solution is the most effective. There is an audio version, 30 pages of activities for ways to go deeper into the themes covered in the book, and an opportunity to sign up for weekly emails. I found no negatives or grammar errors. My rating is five out of five stars.

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[Kayzz]

Bravo to the author for thinking outside the box with uplifting inspirational stories which assist kids likewise parents in handling situations where anger can get a hold of them, whereas learning to remain calm.
It's also good to note that a generalized audience can get good read, build self esteem and gather information/anger management skills through short story format. Thumbs up for the making it a three book series.
Recommended for all ages, family gathering, classrooms.

[Kelvin Omollo]

Most adults make bad decisions because they are not in control of their anger. I believe this book is the best thing because it will guide you on controlling emotions, thus avoiding a lot of problems in the future. Your review is amazing.

[Umesh Bhatt]

Anger control in children requires a lot of understanding on the part of parents so that they can guide the children in a proper and effective way.
Thanks for a well made review.

[Diana Lowery]

Bravo to the author for thinking outside the box with uplifting inspirational stories which assist kids likewise parents in handling situations where anger can get a hold of them, whereas learning to remain calm.
It's also good to note that a generalized audience can get good read, build self esteem and gather information/anger management skills through short story format. Thumbs up for the making it a three book series.
Recommended for all ages, family gathering, classrooms.

Thank you, Kayzz, for leaving a thoughtful comment.

[Diana Lowery]

Most adults make bad decisions because they are not in control of their anger. I believe this book is the best thing because it will guide you on controlling emotions, thus avoiding a lot of problems in the future. Your review is amazing.

Yes, Kelvin, I think adults might also benefit from reading this children's book.

[Diana Lowery]

Anger control in children requires a lot of understanding on the part of parents so that they can guide the children in a proper and effective way.
Thanks for a well made review.

I agree, Umesh. Many parents don't know how to control their anger, so it is diffult for them to teach the skill to their child.

[Joyce Tanig]

A parents should learn different personality of their children so they can handle them right and lead their children into right behavior. Thanks for this book! Everyone should have emotional intelligence so that in the times of tough times we can composed ourselves not to breakdown easily.

[Catherine Sweet]

This is a lovely review that really explains the book's subject and who would benefit from reading it. It sounds like a good mix of concepts, exercises, stories and illustrations.

[Diana Lowery]

This is a lovely review that really explains the book's subject and who would benefit from reading it. It sounds like a good mix of concepts, exercises, stories and illustrations.

Thank you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful comment.

[Louis Donald]

The approach in Taming Anger for Kids sounds like a great way to help children understand and manage their emotions. I love how the stories and exercises are designed to make the concepts relatable and fun. Though it may seem simple, I can see how effective this could be for younger kids, and I’d be curious to see how the exercises play out in practice.

[Pearl Flourish]

“Taming Anger for Kids” offers practical strategies to help children manage their emotions effectively.