Mom and Dad, I Need You to Calm Down: Emotional Regulation Skills and Anger Management for Parents Raising Special Needs Children with ADHD, Autism or Anger Problems (Mindful Parenting)

This is another great guide from Catherine Abbot!This book breaks down the chapters with topics such as anger (types of, myths, etc) understanding Autism, ADHD and Anger in children.Kicking off to emotional regulation, and activities that can help you and your child thrive to be their best selves.This is just another book to put into your tool box on how to navigate your family with neurodivergent people. There is nothign wrong with them of course, this is just a guide to help you and them navigate a world that isn't by design as friendly to them.Catherine Abbot does it again with practical tips and tricks, and all around isn't thinking about shame or blame game for anyone.

I recommend this book for any parent of a autistic child! It is well written and very helpful to understanding your own emotions and actions toward your child and suggestions to help.

Catherine L. Abbott, who is well known for her contributions to the fields of ADHD and autism, has written a third book in which she shares her personal problems with raising a kid with special needs. Her writings helped parents deal with the unusual demands of their own children and focused light on the topic of neurodiversity. The author, Ms. Abbott, shares numerous examples from her own life while striving to be the best parent she can be in her book, which is simple to grasp and offers practical examples of how to remain cool and handle challenging circumstances. If you plan to parent a neurodiverse child, you should read this book immediately.

This is a great book for child and parent. It gives great advice on how to handle situations, it gives advice, exercises, and resources to even further help.

The information is helpful to anyone trying to get a handle on their emotions. If you struggle with anger, have or work with neurodiverse children, or want to improve your relationships with friends and family, I recommend this book.

I disliked most of the strategies mentioned they are far too generic I could of found most of this information on google.

Our son was diagnosed with ASD and this was back when there was not a lot of research available on the topic of raising such children. The opening words of chapter 2 really struck a chord with me. When we got the diagnosis on our son, we were relieved to finally have a name for what our son was coping with, but we were devastated as well. What do you do with a child with ASD? How do you cope with him and not lose your cool? We had to learn a lot by trial and error. This book is a great and insightful resource.

Raising a child with special needs is a journey filled with highs and lows, and this book became my compass. Every page resonated with my experiences, and the practical advice offered was so so needed. The author's personal story and relatable anecdotes made me feel like I wasn't alone in this journey. The activities and strategies provided have already made a difference in our home. To any parent navigating the complexities of ADHD, autism, or rage issues, this book is a must read