# Working with the Explosive Child with Dr. Ross Greene, Episode #179

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Podcast: [The Child Psych Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-child-psych-podcast-5748916)
Published: 2026-04-22T11:07:20+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-child-psych-podcast/episodes/working-with-the-explosive-child-with-dr-ross-greene
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## Resource

Challenging behavior isn’t a motivation problem, it’s a skills and problem-solving problem. In this powerful masterclass, Dr. Ross Greene (clinical psychologist, author, and founder of the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions model) and Tammy Schamuhn (child psychologist and co-founder of the Institute of Child Psychology) unpack a compassionate, research-informed shift that has transformed homes and schools: kids do well if they can.  Instead of relying on sticker charts, punishments, power struggles, or “compliance-first” discipline, Dr. Greene helps adults learn to see behavior as communication: a child is showing us they’re having difficulty meeting an expectation, and there’s an unsolved problem underneath that needs our attention.  What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why consequences (rewards and punishments) don’t solve the problems that cause challenging behavior  ✅ How to shift from “They won’t” to “They can’t yet,” by identifying lagging skills and unmet expectations  ✅ The 3-step CPS/Plan B process for collaborative problem-solving ✅ How to reduce conflict by solving problems proactively, before kids reach the boiling point  ✅ How this approach supports children across settings (home, classroom, recess, coaching) while strengthening trust and connection  FREE resources from Dr. Ross Greene can be found here--> https://cpsconnection.com/ His newest book " The Kids Who Aren't Okay ", His classic book " The Explosive Child " Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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