Newly revised, featuring the most up-to-date research, effective strategies, 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 revised edition of the award-winning classic, voted one of the top twenty books for parents, Kurcinka provides vivid examples and a refreshingly positive viewpoint. Raising Your Spirited Child will help you:
- 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
- plan for success with a simple four-step program
- develop strategies for handling mealtimes, sibling rivalry, bedtimes, holidays, and school, among other situations
