Tricia Goyer - Calming Angry Kids: Help and Hope for Parents in the Whirlwind

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CALMING ANGRY KIDS

I was immediately drawn to Calming Angry Kids because my family has had some high emotions over the years. As I read Tricia Goyers book, I felt encouragement and not shame. I felt as though Tricia was sitting next to me sharing her personal stories and giving me help, guidance, and encouragement for my own parenting journey. If you have a child who struggles with anger, sit with Tricia and let her encourage you as well.

Jamie Ivey, bestselling author of If You Only Knew, host of the podcast The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey

From the very first words of Calming Angry Kids, my heart resonated with Tricias story. Loving children from hard places is a beautiful calling and one that is very lonely at times. Tricia offers insight and wisdom for parents struggling with anger in their homes. She makes you feel as if she is in your corner, fighting with you for the heart of your child.

Natalie Gwyn, speaker, author of Okayest Mom

As a mom of angry kids (who also struggles with anger myself!), I need this book. Tricia has faithfully hiked this rocky path of calming angry kids, and I am selfishly very grateful she has put her experiences into a handbook for the rest of us. This will be my go-to resource for years to come.

Emily Thomas, host of The Mom Struggling Well podcast

These words from Tricia are whispers of hope. They offer a healing way forward for those who have felt stuck. Read them and sigh with gratitude and relief, like I did.

Sara Hagerty, author of Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet and Unseen: The Gift of Being Hidden in a World that Loves to be Noticed

Oh, weary parent, you know the pain, guilt, and challenge of parenting an angry child. In these pages youll find hope, because author Tricia Goyer understands the struggle. With a mix of journal-level authenticity and practical guide, youll find a trusted friend to help identify your own emotions and lead your child to a calmer place.

Heather MacFadyen, host of God Centered Mom podcast

A gold mine for the weary! This book is packed with game-changing tools and soul-soothing wisdom.

Patricia Beal, author of A Season to Dance and mama in the whirlwind

Peace is contagious, and we desperately need it to consume our homes. Tricia provides the help overwhelmed parents need to not only calm their kids but also themselves in the process. Grace flows through these pages to move from anger to a place of love, joy, peace, and self-control.

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, physician, author of Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity

I have worked closely with Tricia Goyer and witnessed her ability to skillfully integrate her parenting experience, her work with clinical professionals, and her faith to better understand and effectively improve her relationships with her own children. I am grateful and encouraged that Tricia has made the extraordinary effort to share her hard-earned knowledge and experience. She truly recognizes the importance of fostering self-regulation and attachment in parent-child relationships, and provides useful, supportive strategies and resources for struggling caregivers. I recommend Calming Angry Kids to those who face the challenging and rewarding work of helping traumatized and angry children heal.

Ashley Huddleston, LCSW, child and family therapist

Tricia Goyer truly gets it! She has a deep understanding of how angry children impact the family. Her nonjudgmental and humorous approach to the subject offers parents practical guidance to help both the child and the family heal. I recommend this book not only to parents who live in the chaos of children who rage, but to all parents as a guide book for practicing patience and loving on those kids who need it the most.

Dr. Martha Wall-Whitfield, principal at Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center, gang specialist, foster/adoptive parent

Tricia Goyer is a passionate advocate for kids from hard places and offers hope and healing to the parents who love them every day.

Jason Weber, National Director of Foster Care Initiatives, Christian Alliance for Orphans

Like sitting down to chat with a good friend, this conversational book shares personal experiences from Tricia Goyers precious family along with advice from professionals to equip families in diffusing their childrens anger and moving to healthy communication. A practical and necessary handbook for all parent parents and a must-read for foster and adoptive families, with practical tools and strategies to help their children heal from past trauma.

Julia DesCarpentrie, adoption and foster care advocate, county cordinator with The CALL

Ive personally witnessed the beautiful transformation of the Goyer family as Tricia and John have patiently walked through many ups and downs to find their familys new and inspiring normal. Without sugarcoating, Tricia invites parents in the whirlwind like herself to stick with their kids no matter what. Full of tools and suggestions, Tricia offers much-needed advice and encouragement to those who want to provide a home and family thats full of hope and healing.

Eric Gilmore, MSW, founding director of Immerse Arkansas

What a Godsend! Reading Calming Angry Kids is like having a heart-to-heart over coffee with someone who gets it. A must-read for all parents and anyone who cares for kids from hard places.

Alison Bryant, MA, LBSW, social worker, adoptive parent

Tricia Goyer has done an amazing job of providing practical solutions and equipping parents to calm angry children and manage their own angry responses. The chapter included for families involved in foster care, adoption, and childhood trauma is especially helpful as these situations call for additional, intentional bonding and interventions. The Scriptures for Families to Memorize in the back is a bonus we will use often in our counseling practices. I highly recommend Calming Angry Kids to families with children of all ages.

Michelle Nietert, MA, LPC-S, clinical director of Community Counseling Associates

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