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Anger Management for Parents: The ultimate guide to understand your triggers, stop losing your temper, master your emotions, and raise confident children

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Is your anger getting the best of you? Do you often feel guilty when you lose your temper with your kids?

Research from The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry shows that parental anger can negatively impact a child's development, leading to anxiety, low self-esteem, and behavioral issues.

But let's be honest, parenting isn’t exactly a walk in the park. That’s why the saying “it takes a village to raise a child” is true.

The sleepless nights, endless responsibilities, and the overwhelming pressure to be perfect can push any parent to the brink.

You love your kids fiercely, but sometimes it feels like your anger has a life of its own.

You feel guilty, frustrated, and disconnected from your kids.

“What went wrong?” or “Am I not enough?” are the questions you often ask yourself when you feel like a big disappointment as a parent.

But there is hope…

“The Anger Management For Parents” is your guide to understanding the root of your anger so you can master your emotions, and build a loving, supportive environment for your children.

Inside, you'll

The Science Behind Your Anger: Dig deep and discover the biological and psychological triggers that fuel your outbursts, so you can finally take control.Is It Your Child...Or You?: Differentiate between normal child behavior and your own triggers, so you can pave the way for a more harmonious relationship.Tame Your Emotional Master proven and effective techniques to regulate your emotions, respond instead of react, and communicate effectively with your children.Model Positive Behavior and Raise Confident Kids: Discover how your emotional state impacts your child's development and learn to model positive behaviors that foster their self-esteem.Children Just Want To Be How parental love boosts healthy brain development in children.Create a Peaceful Implement practical strategies to manage anger, set healthy boundaries, and create a loving and supportive environment for your family.Plus, get this exclusive bonus to help you navigate the digital age with your

Kids and 9 practical strategies to help you manage and limit your children's screen use.With practical tools and insights, Anger Management For Parents can help you overcome your anger and build a meaningful relationship with your child.

If you’re ready to break the cycle of anger and create a happier, healthier family life, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button now.

194 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 22, 2022

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Vivian Foster

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Profile Image for Khurram.
2,515 reviews6,700 followers
May 21, 2024
Child see, child does

A very good book. I like the idea of working on yourself to figure out where your anger comes from. Many times, it is the behaviour you have observed or experienced as a child. An important lesson is that if you are repeating your parents' mistakes, would your child not be repeating yours?

The other important lesson from this book is that I and anyone else wanting to control their anger needs to be put in the work. There or no easy answers, there will be bad days for you (which you can learn to control your reactions to), but bad days for those around (which again you have to learn to control your reaction to).

The only reason I could not give this book 5 stars is that in the talking down scenarios in this book seem too ideal. In my experience, yes, talking an angry child into calming down requires patience, but it is not done keeping a level tone of a few nice words. Trying to lead by example and allowing the child to self calm and then talk to them seem to be the most effective approach. Techniques that children can use for self calming are not covered so much in this book.

The mirror ananolg in this book is very powerful. This is a great book for anyone trying to better themselves.
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81 reviews6 followers
March 12, 2024
Drink every time you read “for instance.”
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64 reviews2 followers
June 9, 2023
"Being able to feel, identify, and calm anger is also a powerful sign of emotional intelligence. Only those who are self-aware gain positive lessons from even the most painful of emotions."
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
2 reviews
November 24, 2022
Information Rich, but Disjointed with Poor Writing

There isn't a lot to like about this book. It is well researched, with articles, books, and studies referenced on every page. But don't expect any deep insights or structured arguments based on this research. Much of the book reads like a report, a collection of references.

At first glance, this book seems well organized. But at the level of the writing itself, it's disjointed, all over the place. On top of that, the prose leave a lot to be desired. There is a lot of filler and repetition.

I give Anger Management for Parents 2 stars because, if you can stomach the writing style and lack of depth, there are quite a few gems in the extensive research this book showcases.
125 reviews3 followers
April 1, 2024
Spectacular read!

I loved this book! So many good tips and easy to read. The most helpful section to me was definitely on identifying my triggers. It’s so helpful to walk through these steps and realize that you actually can make a choice in the moment and decide how you are going to respond to a trigger.
Profile Image for Michael Cook.
Author 7 books37 followers
February 10, 2023
Well-researched, useful techniques for adult peer-to-peer interactions as well

KindleUnlimited review. This self-help book contains helpful tips, strategies, and techniques for parents to more effectively managing anger towards their children and other adults. I usually provide a quotation of the book to highlight what I enjoyed or learned from reading it. However, the author has a legal notice in the front matter stating I cannot without permission. Therefore, I suggest prospective readers utilize the Amazon “Look Inside” feature to get a flavor of the contents. There are seven chapters and nearly 130 references - most of them from peer reviewed scientific journals. I found the chapter about effective communication the most useful. If you have ever read about the topic before it will look familiar.
Profile Image for Daryl Ainsworth.
Author 1 book
April 20, 2024
A very factual, informative and well-cited book. A great accompaniment to enhance parenting skills!

Life throws all sorts at us and it’s very easy to take it out on those closet to you. This book gives a factual, but informative insight into the origins of anger, along with strategies to recognise it and manage it. It teaches how to avoid being controlled by your emotions, along with how to express them in a healthy way. I think any parent would be well advised to read this book - it may benefit both you and those around you, leading to a healthy family environment.
Profile Image for Keila Bechtold.
15 reviews
June 4, 2024
Overall, a good read/listen if you're struggling with yelling too much. As a busy parent, I appreciate that this was short and to the point. That being said, I think the downside to this book is that it lacks depth when it comes to real-world applications. But I appreciated the strategies that were given and the research that was presented.

Biggest takeaways: Respond to your kids instead of reacting, learn your triggers and how to manage them, assume good intent, and validate emotions without validating poor behavior.
Profile Image for Tony Lunt.
48 reviews3 followers
June 27, 2025
Overall a concise book with practical advice and strategies. I particularly appreciated the straightforward journaling prompts.

Some of the discipline advice seems a little questionable - writing a "contract" for your child and having them sign it feels like it builds the wrong dynamic and would just be a source of anxiety. Every family is different though, so maybe this would be helpful for some.

Also, a brief section at the end of the book refers to the 5 "Love Languages" as if they are grounded in science and they absolutely are not.
Profile Image for Gideon.
2 reviews2 followers
October 18, 2022
Great book for all parents. Regardless of their emotional intellect levels

My favorite part about this book is that Vivian Foster cited many studies and gave examples to back up her writing. It was very valuable to the development of my emotional intelligence.

The only reason I gave it 4 Stars was due to the second half of the book being written more as “bullet points” of tips and suggestions rather than a “smooth flowing” read.
Profile Image for Merilu Hill.
Author 15 books11 followers
January 21, 2023
Not for me

While I don’t agree with some of this book or it’s tenants like this statement “Of the many jobs you have as a parent, however, arguably the most important one is managing your emotions and giving your children an excellent example to model themselves upon.” It is a well written and researched book. I just choose to disagree. Emotions are what make us human, we make mistakes and can own them and I just don’t think managing them is our “most important job”.
233 reviews
January 30, 2023
when you are a parent, it’s easy to not realize that your negativity is rubbing off

When your child is having a tough time dealing with their anger it is easy to focus on them and try to deal with their negative behavior but sometimes it is actually us that are the cause of the negative reaction, This book can help you deal with your negative issues so they don’t spill over onto your child
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88 reviews1 follower
May 23, 2024
More than a book just for parents on how to manage their or their children’s anger - useful for everyone. Thoughtful and analytical dissection of the different anger types, how to pick up on them, and methods that might improve how we deal with anger in ourselves or loved ones and channel it more effectively. Cites specific research supporting various claims. After the first third, I found it to be a bit more skim-able given different techniques and methods may not be applicable for everyone.
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Author 61 books15 followers
April 7, 2022
Good book for moms

I like book that gives advice on how to be patient with your child or children, but sometimes they don't that when they have attend to each one of them. I'm not a mother, but just watching my baby cousins was stressful. So I felt a mother's pain. It's a good read.
22 reviews1 follower
September 21, 2022
Concise and helpful information, necessary for all parents.

Great breakdown of the child psyche in this book with excellent advice for parents too. I particularly found the importance of labelling children eye-opening as this is a trap we all fall into. The author makes great points here and details how incidents or events should not extend to reputation.
Profile Image for Abby Ryan.
Author 36 books26 followers
October 5, 2022
great info

This book it full of amazing information. I know I can learn a lot in terms of controlling my anger. I honestly didn’t know there were so many ways for anger to manifest. Nor did I know how much it effects my son. One thing I wish is that this book did was get to the “solution” to anger faster.
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Author 19 books3 followers
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May 7, 2022
Good information

I liked it. My child struggles with behavioral issues so it was helpful. However I don't think the average reader would be able to follow along with the scientific wordings and writing style. It felt like I was reading an academic report.
Profile Image for Aleese Hughes.
Author 10 books68 followers
August 13, 2022
Wonderful Guide

Not only did this book describe the importance of managing your anger as a parents, but it also gave some amazing advice! I think every parent, no matter how patient they are with their children, can benefit from this book.
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35 reviews1 follower
September 30, 2022
Saw his on KU and wanted to read it because I can be a bitch-mom at times. Is it life changing? I don’t think so. But, it’s good to read if you wanted to have a better understanding on how detrimental your temper can be on your little ones.
781 reviews1 follower
November 21, 2022
Really good book

this book has really helped me understand my triggers and certain behaviors that can be hurting my kids . It has taught me to be more patient and be less explosive.
Profile Image for Steven Joseph.
Author 7 books348 followers
January 14, 2024
Most Important Book for a Parent

Great book with clear lessons. It is so well thought out that I want to read it all over after I finished reading. It is a great guide on how to be consistent, have clear empathic messages and most of all be present with your child.
23 reviews
March 14, 2024
straightforward but nothing new

If this your first book on the topic - I’d recommend it. If is not your first book then it’s probably going to stuff that you already know albeit pretty succinctly written without going in circles.
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Author 10 books45 followers
June 8, 2024
insightful

This book helps me to understand there is more to what we feel and there are ways we can manage our emotions better than what we do. It teaches us how to deal with emotions and how to handle our children in a positive way and how to cope with ourselves too.
Profile Image for Cara Bramlett.
Author 12 books6 followers
June 2, 2022
Anger Management 101

Great book of evidence based information regarding anger management. A real eye opener of one’s current actions of triggers that impact children.
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19 reviews
July 6, 2022
Very helpful

This was both encouraging and helpful as a parent with anger issues! I feel like I have better tools to make my home a more peaceful place.
Profile Image for Holly Anderson.
201 reviews
February 25, 2023
I found this book helpful in providing strategies and providing some knowledgable insights. I also found it reassuring as to some things I am already doing right (or at least trying to ;)
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15 reviews2 followers
May 13, 2024
Obviously written by AI. Rarely on topic. Not even remotely useful. Save yourself the time. I had my copy refunded and immediately tossed it, lest some poor unsuspecting person waste their time
Profile Image for Myrill Winne.
1 review36 followers
August 12, 2024
Some good advice, but this book reads like a giant check list. I could barely get through it.
Profile Image for Matthew Chapman.
381 reviews2 followers
September 14, 2025
Very basic. Felt like a high school level text book. I was really hoping for something more. It was good for what it was.
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