Children’s expression of their emotions and at times, tantrums, are a part of their healthy development. There is no doubt that temper tantrums can be challenging for parents and difficult to manage at times. Researchers have found that tantrums occur in 87% of 18 to 24-month-olds, 91% of 30 to 36-month-olds, and 59% of 42 to 48-month-olds. It is common for toddlers to have a tantrum at least once per day, as is the case for 20% of two-year-olds, 18% of three-year-olds, and 10% of four-year-olds.
The purpose of Child Health Day is to raise awareness and promote physical and emotional health of children. It aims to educate how to improve the physical and emotional health and well-being of children. On this day, Austin based author published “Managing your Anger with Liam, the Smart Rabbit”. “The book offers practical advice on managing anger in a rhythmic, engaging manner. By illustrating that anger may mask other feelings, it provides the reader with the opportunity to analyze it and examine situations from different perspectives. It will be a valuable resource and a helpful conversation starter for parents, teachers, and caregivers of young children” – Vereshchagina Olesya, Child and Family Psychologist.
Adults can help a child learn how to recognize and understand their big emotions from an early age. It is from this point that children can learn to process their emotions and then successfully self-sooth when needed. Picture books are significant influncers, as they not only provide the theory, but visual imagery as well, that is easier for young children to understand.
“My book is truly unique as it teaches simple anger management technique, explains that anger can mask deeper feelings, and provides a way for children to look at situations from a different angle“, Azaliya says.
Azaliya, works in the healthcare industry and believes that her book covers a wholistic view of the experience of anger by the child. “Sometimes we just don’t know what to do when our child is out of control with their emotions. A simple step by step guide for both parents and children becomes invaluable in these situations.”
To know more about Azaliya Schulz as an author as well as details of where to find her book, visit Liam’s books
You can order the book on Amazon