Sue and I observed a staggering rise in behavioural problems amongst young children and realised a lot of parents needed help,” he said.The book challenges parents to rethink how they respond to common behaviours like tantrums and anger.
“Rather than punishing the child for lashing out, it’s important to look at the root cause of the behaviour,” said Hempseed.
“We need to understand the child’s behaviour from the child’s perspective. A tantrum might be due to the child being scared, distressed or overwhelmed and when we understand the ‘why’ behind the behaviour, we can look at techniques to address it.”
Bagshaw said connections and friendships give life meaning, and children have a better chance of happiness if they know how to build connections and positive friendships.
“The ultimate antidote to anxiety and stress is not Valium, it is family, fun and friendships. We all need to have more fun in our lives together,” she said.
The book is aimed at parents of children aged between 4 and 12, although Hempseed said it could benefit any teacher or parent struggling with challenging behaviour.
As well as emphasising the importance of connection, the book offers de-escalation techniques and addresses the potential causes behind problem behaviour, such as trauma, anxiety, ADHD and autism.
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