"All parents should read this book, especially those with children who are out of control. Ross Greene presents a loving, rational, research-based approach to dealing with problems that most parents have either felt were their fault or were unsolvable. I could not recommend this book more highly." Edward Hallowell, M.D., author of Driven to Distraction and Worry: Controlling it and Using it Wisely
	"An insightful, sensitive portrayal of children who need help--and how to help them." Myrna B. Shure, Ph.D., author of Raising a Thinking Child
	"A user-friendly, practical guide for parents trying to help difficult, explosive children. This book will be of enormous benefit to such children and their families." Michael Jellinek, M.D. Chief, Child Psychiatry Service, Massachusetts General Hospital Professor of Psychiatry and of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
	"This is a truly remarkable book that will be of enormous help to anyone who is raising, teaching or involved with "inflexible-explosive" children. Dr. Greene's experience with these youngsters and their families is readily apparent as he helps us to understand the various neurobiological and cognitive factors that contribute to the behaviors of these children and challenges us to change our mindset and approach so that we can help these children to adapt more effectively to their world. Dr. Greene moves us away from a perspective of accusation and blame to one filled with empathy and respect. Guided by an understanding of the thinking and behavior of inflexible-explosive children, he skillfully provides us with both a framework and practical interventions for minimizing struggles with these children and enhancing their development. Not only am I impressed with his creative approach and strategies, but what comes across on every page of this wonderful book is a genuine caring and compassion for these youngsters and their families. He helps us to see these youngsters in a new, more optimistic, hopeful, strength-based light. I believe that this book is 'must' reading for any of us who parent, teach, or do therapy with inflexible-explosive children. I also believe that the book is so valuable and informative that it will be read and re-read many times as we struggle with finding the most effective and positive ways of interacting with these very challenging youngsters." Robert Brooks, Ph.D., author of The Self-Esteem Teacher
	"At last! A mental health professional who sees the 'big picture' and truly understands what it's like to live with and parent one of these children. I wish this book had been available 10 years ago when I first began struggling with how to raise my very difficult, very explosive ADHD son. This book has restored my optimism, and has brought love, laughter, and sanity back into our family." Parent of an inflexible-explosive 13-year old with ADHD
	"The Explosive Child is a must for the many parents, teachers, and professionals who attempt to guide, teach, and work with difficult, hard-to-manage, and easily frustrated children. Dr. Greene provides us a highly readable and informative book that allows us to understand these children and to recognize their strengths and weaknesses. Based on rich and sensitive clinical insights as well as recent research findings, he illustrates through case studies and poignent vignettes the developmental deficits in flexibility and frustration tolderance that characterize these children and impede their growth and development. In doing so, he has brought a refreshingly new perspective on how to understand and manage these difficult yet endearing children. Although most books of this genre are rather pedantic, unexciting, and full of psychological jargon, this can hardly be said of The Explosive Child. Unlike the others, it is an enjoyable and engaging read that weaves an intricate yet plausible tale of difficult and hard-to-reach children and how to help them lead more productive and enjoyable lives. A must read--for the children's sake and ours." Thomas H. Ollendick, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Child Study Center, Virginia Tech