This is a decent story but the delivery was something I struggled with. It seems like a self-help book for parents but is also aimed at children who are actively struggling with temperament issues. I'm glad that Jilly's parents were non-reactive and continued to provide her a safe space for her emotions to be shared. I appreciate the way they tried to help her work through them and support her emotionally so she would know that they were always waiting to offer her comfort. That said, I'm just not sure that it's something I would read to my child as is. In my opinion it doesn't adequately explain that the behavior is not acceptable before transitioning into the Loving Regulation strategy. If a parent is comfortable having this modeled through the story, this would be a good book to add to your collection. On another note, the illustrations are positively adorable.

Very cute book perfect for the age group of children first learning the right behavior and for the children trying to correct a behavior. I found that the book related early well with a younger childs point of view and experiences. Playing games and remembering that you have to take turns can be a difficult task for many age groups.

I was mixed on this book. I was excited to read the book, given that Jilly is awfully similar to one of my own dear ones. :) I thought the drawings were lovely, as were Jilly's parents. I didn't care for the moralizing tone of the end of the book, though, and it left me confused as to who the target audience is. Parents seeking help with their strong-willed kids? It didn't really feel like a children's book to me, but the blurb doesn't make it sound like a psychology/parent-targeted book. Overall, I liked some aspects but this one was a little so-so for me.

I found this to be a delightful story with lovely illustrations, using kangaroos as the main characters, which I really liked - a great way to teach children some new animals! The story was all about Jilly and her tantrums, and how her parents resolve them, based on the 'Loving Regulation' approach to children's behaviour. I have mixed feelings about how this is portrayed in the book, as it half gives the message that Jilly can get away with anything; however, it's great to see her tantrums responded to with love and affection, resulting in Jilly asking in the end for affection and realising there is a way OTHER than tantrums. This might be a useful book for children where tantrums are a problem!

A charming story book about Jilly the kangeroo who has terrible temper tantrums when she doesn't get her own way. Her parents patiently teach Jilly that just asking for some help or even a hug is far better than screaming and shouting.. The book is clearly designed as a teaching aid for very small children and the message comes over well. The illustrations are captivating and would keep the childs attention throughout the story,

Great patience and restraint are needed when Jilly’s parents are dealing with her, they are gentle and kind in teaching her the simple things like how she must be patient and give others a chance. She creates a terrible fuss when she cannot get her own way but they soon soothe her feathers and talk her into doing it their way which is the right way. So as much as she throws a tantrum, she still didn’t get her own way, not even when she misbehave in public at the toy store. It is truly amazing to read how they deal with her fits of temper and the way the gentle way they guide, help and teaches her to control her anger, by spoken to her softly and gently.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book. I'm sorry, this one wasn't quite right for me, but I look forward to reading others in future.

This story is very entertaining for children, and informative for parents as a way to deal with temper tantrums in a positive way. I gave the one star deduction because the font was a bit annoying and the illustrations, although lovely, could have been a little more saturated.

I got this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review..

This children's book was. Not for me. My two year old daughter was not interested in the pictures or the plot of the story. This story would be more for adults, but then I wouldn't understand the stucture of the story.

This story is about Lilly who is a kangaroo and there are 4 different stories where she throws a tantrum when she doesn't get her way. What I do not like about this story is how the parents do anything to make this girl happy. Just doesn't show true values about children and how to deal with tantrums. (less)

Jilly's Terrible Temper Tantrums And How She Outgrew Them is a children's book written by Martha Heineman Pieper, Ph.D. This is a great book for children as well as parents. I actually read this with my granddaughter, who is two and a half years old, and she loved it!

Jilly is a cute little kangaroo that struggles with something all children experience...wanting to get their way and not understanding when they don't. The story offers various times she has a temper tantrum and how her parents help her to deal with them. The illustrations are adorable, and the story is short enough to hold a child's attention. It is written in such a way that a child will be able to relate to Jilly, while at the same time, a parent can point out why this type of behavior doesn't help the situation. This book is about teaching a child healthy ways to handle their frustrations without disciplining them. I have used this method with my own children and found it to be extremely effective. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone with a child between three to seven years old.

Thank you to the author, Smart Love Press and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read and review this book.

This was a fun picture book that teaches children to use their words instead of throwing temper tantrums. We especially liked that Jilly was shown loving correction in the midst of her tantrums and that her parents provided love and affection throughout, allowing Jilly to see that while they did not agree with her behavior, they still love her. This book would be wonderful to read to a child who struggles with regulating their behavior when they are disappointed.

Jilly's Terrible Temper Tantrums And How She Outgrew Them by Martha Heineman Pieper, Ph.D. is a book for parents as much as it is for children. The note at the end of the story explains the parents’ discipline technique in a concise way. It also makes clear the difference between discipline or training and punishment. I liked the explanation so that it is clear to adults the why as well as the how to respond..

Jilly has a problem that is common with children when she does not get her way she throws a temper tantrum. I think children can identify with this even if they would not want to voice it. Seeing how Jilly behaves is serious and comical at the same time. Children can see her reactions from a different perspective than when it is part of their behavior. The illustrations also draw their eyes to Jilly making a strong impression.

However, the importance is placed not on Jilly but how her parents respond to her tantrums. Jilly’s parents do not give in but also do not punished her but instead give her other ways to express herself and accept the limits needed in her life. That is empowering. I think that children who parents do not read the book with them could still benefit from reading by seeing how Jilly’s parents respond, then how Jilly learned from them how to voice her unhappiness in a more appropriate way.

Jilly is a typical child who experiences frustrations. As with most frustrated children, temper tantrums are inevitable. Jilly's parents chose the route of being loving, but firm in their response as a way to help Jilly learn to cope with her frustrations. The book and illustrations are cute and engaging for children. The characters are fun kangaroos that children will enjoy. I rated this 4 stars because I don't fully believe in avoiding discipline in raising children.

An excellent story that summarizes a psychological technique in a usable format.

I did enjoy this book, the images were great and I thought the story was very good for a picture book. In the story, Jilly, a young kangaroo, has Terrible Temper Tantrums when she does not get what she wants, her parents don't give in to her and they help her when she is having one of her meltdowns. The book is all about explaining to children that that kind of behaviour does not help their situation.

This book was not one of my favorite. I think that the subject matter left a lot to desire.

This is a good book for both kids and parents as well. Everytime Jilly does not get her way she has a temper tantrum. Each time Mom or Dad would gently and lovingly help Jilly through her anger. Eventually Jilly grows to understand instead of screaming and yelling if she tells one of her parents what is wrong and asks for a hug things go a lot better.

This is a cute little book about a kangaroo named Jilly. Jilly has a hard time dealing with not getting her way and has terrible temper tantrums. Besides giving in, her parents work with her to figure out why she is upset and how to calm her down.

While this book is only 32 pages long, I really enjoyed the story and the illustrations. Jilly is a character that is easy for a child to relate to, which in turn makes it easy to point out to your child examples of poor/unwanted behavior. As an added bonus, Jilly's parents' reactions to her behavior and solutions are good examples for the parents of those children that relate to Jilly. So, win-win for everyone involved.

Thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me the chance to read and review this title.

A great book for children and parents about handling children's temper tantrums. I loved the typography and illustrations.

Mmm, this book is beautifully illustrated and calming look at how to manage tantrums, but it's is heavily weighted towards changing the adults behaviour and so not quite as engaging for children. The book is a vehicle for a specific behaviour theory, and demonstrates it in a very clear and helpful way. My children were waiting for the funny bit, which never came, and so they were a bit disappointed. They did like the story, and could see their own behaviour reflected in it, we enjoyed reading it together and had a good discussion about how to manage our tempers (adults and children). I liked the book, but it was lacking something I can't quite put my finger on.