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Now in a new updated version, Kurcinka offers parents the most up-to-date research, effective strategies and real life stories for: managing intensity - not just the kids, but parents too; getting the sleep every family needs and deserves; choosing their battles; helping children to hear their instructions; assisting children in getting along with siblings and peers; and, being successful in school and at home. Spirited children possess traits we value in adults, yet find challenging in children. Studies now show that these children are 'wired' to be more reactive to the world around them. The solution, rather than medication or punishment, is understanding temperament and working with it. Kurcinka in a supportive, warm style is able to reveal to parents how to do it, often leading them to ask, 'How did she get into my home'? Winner of the Parents' Choice Award, voted one of the top twenty books for parents, and a real life saver for parents, this updated version is eagerly awaited by parents and professionals.

The essential companion to "Raising Your Spirited Child, " this workbook brings readers right into Kurcinka's world-famous workshops. Through exercises, observations, and dialogue from actual groups, readers learn to identify the "triggers" that lead to tantrums and challenging behaviors.

The award-winning bestseller that has helped millions, providing research-based, effective strategies, practical tips and real-life stories

The spirited child—often called "difficult" or "strong-willed"—possesses traits we value in adults yet find challenging in children. Research shows that spirited kids are wired to be "more"—by temperament, they are more intense, sensitive, perceptive, persistent, and uncomfortable with change than the average child. In this award-winning classic, voted one of the top twenty books for parents, Dr. Mary provides a refreshingly positive viewpoint and a plan for success with a simple four-step program.

In this book, you will find ways to:

·         Understand your child''s­—and your own—temperamental traits

·         Discover the power of positive—rather than negative—labels

·         Cope with the tantrums and power struggles when they do occur

·         Develop strategies for handling mealtimes, sibling rivalry, bedtimes, holidays, and school, among other situations

Including quick tips and strategies for today’s time-challenged parents, Raising Your Spirited Child will help you foster a supportive, encouraging, and loving environment for your spirited child.

Including real life stories, this newly revised third edition of the award-winning bestseller-voted one of the top twenty parenting books-provides parents with the most up-to-date research, effective discipline tips, and practical strategies for raising spirited children. Do you ever wonder why your child acts the way he or she does? Are you at a loss regarding your child's emotional intelligence and how to prevent meltdowns? Do you find yourself getting frustrated and feeling like you're at the end of your rope? You are not alone! Many parents are dealing with the same challenges. In Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition, parenting expert Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D, offers ALL parents a glimpse into what makes their children behave the way they do. Through vivid examples and a refreshingly positive viewpoint, this invaluable guide offers parents emotional support and proven strategies for handling the toughest times. Dr.Kurcinka has devised a plan for success with a simple, four-step program that will help you discover the power of positive-rather than negative-labels, understand your child's and your own temperamental traits, cope with tantrums and blowups when they do occur, develop strategies for handling mealtimes, bedtimes, holidays, school, and many other situations. In this third revised edition, you will find: * More practical strategies to help you manage your own intensity (keep your cool) * Effective discipline tips-including how to win cooperation and establish clear expectations and limits * New strategies for managing the meltdowns-including how to prevent them in the future * Revised tips for helping your spirited child fall asleep and stay asleep * Revised tips for finding the school that "fits" your child * Ideas for working with your child when he or she does not want to talk about emotions * Steps to teaching your child how to be "problem solvers," work well with others, and be more flexible * ...and more!Including charts and quick tips for today's time-challenged parents, this newly updated edition of Raising Your Spirited Child will help you foster a supportive, encouraging, and loving environment for your children.

Revised third edition of the award-winning bestseller that has helped millions, now providing the most up-to-date research and even more effective, practical tips and strategies

 

Do you ever wonder why your child behaves the way he or she does? Are you struggling with tantrums and meltdowns? Do you find yourself getting frustrated and feeling like you’re at the end of your rope?

 

You are not alone! Many parents are dealing with the same challenges.

 

In Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition, beloved parenting expert Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D., offers ALL parents and caregivers a glimpse into what makes their spirited children behave the way they do. The key word that distinguishes spirited children from other children is "more" -- more intense, more persistent, more sensitive and more uncomfortable with change.

 

Through vivid examples and a refreshingly positive viewpoint, this invaluable guide offers emotional support and proven strategies for handling the toughest times. Dr. Mary has devised a plan for success with a simple four-step program that will help you:

 

·         Understand your child''s and your own temperamental traits

·         Cope with tantrums and blowups when they do occur, and prevent them in the future

·         Develop strategies for handling mealtimes, bedtimes, holidays, school, and many other situations. 

·         Implement discipline to win cooperation and establish clear boundaries

·         Teach your child how to be a “problem solver” and work well with others

·         … and more!

 

Including charts and quick tips for today’s time-challenged parents, this newly updated edition of Raising Your Spirited Child will help you foster a supportive, encouraging, and loving environment for your spirited child.

Strategies for Raising Your Strong-Willed Child Without Diminishing Their Light Tired of negotiating with a tiny tyrant? Feeling drained by extreme emotions and unpredictable outbursts--including your own? Do you fear you might be raising a menace but also want to avoid dimming their sparkly light? Does "gentle parenting" advice make you chuckle bitterly because it doesn't work on your kid? Welcome to parenting a Spicy One--a child more loyal to their own soul than to your agenda. Parenting coach and adult Spicy One Mary Van Geffen knows raising these future world changers requires courage and compassion. Based on her experience guiding thousands of parents through her program, she offers a transformative approach to ● staying calm during five-alarm tantrums ● choosing connection over control ● maintaining boundaries without crushing their spirit● finding joy and confidence in parenting this prickly creature ● being okay when they are not ● parenting with a tenderness you never experienced as a childEach chapter provides small, doable changes to help you become calmer, kinder, and firmer, plus self-reflection questions to help you make space for the exceptional adult your Spicy One will one day become. It's never too late to confidently choose effective, respectful discipline--to transform both your relationship with your larger-than-life kid and yourself.

You Were Born Happy. You Were Born to Be Happy. You Were Born to Raise Happy.Being a mom is a lot of work. Being a mom of a spirited child can be exceptionally challenging. Moms who want to change their stress and anxiety levels and make a difference in the lives of their children and family need to take steps towards wellness. Maureen Lake teaches moms:The reason why parenting a spirited child can cause more stress and anxiety than parenting children who don’t have the same challengesThe importance of cherishing themselves and setting clear boundaries so they can nurture their childHow to uncover the areas of their lives that are causing the most stress and anxietyHow to regain footing by following a five-step process toward peace of mindHow to better manage kids and family with a nutrition plan to increase energy and other wellness tips that boost the immune system and create better overall healthDesigning a wellness program that honestly fits your family and lifestyle takes time, determination, and loving passion. Being Happy, Raising Happy is for loving and caring moms who somehow forgot about their own needs, desires, and the impact they want to make in the world and want to start their journey towards revitalizing the mind, body, and spirit.