RAISING YOUR SPIRITED CHILD - 3RD EDITION

A newly revised edition of the classic, bestselling parenting book, just in time for its 25th anniversary; updated for a new generation of parents.

The spirited child – often called “difficult” or “strong willed” – possesses traits we value in adults yet find challenging in children. Research shows that spirited children are wired to be “more”; by temperament, they are more intense, sensitive, perceptive, persistent, and uncomfortable with change than the average child. In this newly revised 3rd edition of the award-winning classic, Dr. Mary provides vivid examples of real life challenges and a refreshingly positive viewpoint. Within these pages you will find: - New strategies for managing intensity levels - not just the kids, but yours too - A simple, four-step program for peaceful bedtimes, mealtimes, holidays, and many other commonly challenging situations - A focus on your child’s strengths - Steps to teaching your child how to be a problem solver and work with others - Updated guidance on establishing clear limits; and more! Charts and quick tips make this newly updated edition an indispensable guide for fostering a supportive, encouraging, and loving environment for children. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed. D is a bestselling author and internationally recognized lecturer and parent educator. Her books, which have been translated into 12 languages, include Raising Your Spirited Child; Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles, and Sleepless in America: Is Your Child Misbehaving or Missing Sleep. A former director of one of Minnesota's largest Early Childhood Family Education programs, Mary founded the Spirited Child and Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles workshops. She lives with her husband in Bozeman, Montana.