Parenting Emotionally Distressed Kids: Build a Bridge to Better Behavior the Healthy Foundations Way

Are you exhausted from the daily battles and chaos in your home due to raising a child with behavioral or emotional challenges?
Whether you're raising kids with trauma issues, ADHD, Autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), or other emotional development problems, Dr. Michelle Alden's groundbreaking book, Parenting Emotionally Distressed Kids, holds the key to regaining control of your family and your life.
Drawing from two decades of helping families improve parenting through in-home coaching, along with extensive research and education, Dr. Alden provides a proven system to raise your child with challenging behaviors-from toddler to teen. Just like constructing a stone arched bridge, one stone at a time, parents can establish a solid foundation, leading their emotionally distressed children toward healing and growth.
Alden unravels the critical factors contributing to disruptive family dynamics and equips you with effective strategies to restore stability and harmony at home. With a compassionate and expert approach, she delves into managing the intricate needs of a volatile child with big emotions.
Within the pages of Parenting Emotionally Distressed Kids, you'll discover:
A better understanding of your child's brain and how to bridge the gaps driving their poor behavior. Proven methods to establish a safe haven for your child and family. The invaluable Mountain of Escalation chart, guiding you through your child's agitation levels and appropriate actions at each stage. Techniques to regulate your own emotions, becoming the composed leader your child needs. The crucial implementation of structure within your family, catering to your child's yearning for stability. Strategies to reconnect and rebuild the loving relationship you desire with your child. Countless practical tips, techniques, and insightful advice for parenting emotionally distressed children.
Empowering and informative, Parenting Emotionally Distressed Kids enables parents to conquer obstacles, foster resilience, and cultivate an environment that nurtures their children's emotional well-being. This indispensable resource is a must-have for parents, caregivers, and professionals seeking a comprehensive approach to understanding and raising children with complex emotional needs. Dr. Michelle Alden's practical wisdom and compassionate insight pave the way for families to thrive, one stone at a time, on their journey to a stronger and more resilient future.