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This title in other editionseBook editionsRaising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energeticby Mary Sheed Kurcinka
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:< P> Now in a NEW UPDATED version, Kurcinka offers parents the most up& ndash; to& ndash; date research, effective strategies and real life stories for: < /P> < P> < BR> & bull; Managing intensity & ndash; not just the kids, but parents too < /P> < P> < BR> & bull; Getting the sleep every family needs and deserves, < /P> < P> < BR> & bull; Choosing their battles < /P> < P> < BR> & bull; Helping children to hear their instructions < /P> < P> < BR> & bull; Assisting children in getting along with siblings and peers, and < /P> < P> < BR> & bull; Being successful in school and at home. < /P> < P> 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.< /P> Book News Annotation:Kurcinka knows very well what it is to have children who operate at
full throttle all the time and updates this classic with the latest
research on how to make living in a whirlwind a positive experience
for both parent and child. She explains these children's high spirits
and ways to exercise parenting, including diffusing strong reactions,
keeping cool, choosing battles, helping children hear directions,
making positive use of their energy and need for regularity, and
spotting triggers for tantrums. She gives advice on planning for high
and low points, dealing with sibling rivalry, getting through the
night and meals, dressing, socializing, getting through holidays and
working well in school.
Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Book News Annotation:Kurcinka knows very well what it is to have children who operate at
full throttle all the time and updates this classic with the latest
research on how to make living in a whirlwind a positive experience
for both parent and child. She explains these children's high spirits
and ways to exercise parenting, including diffusing strong reactions,
keeping cool, choosing battles, helping children hear directions,
making positive use of their energy and need for regularity, and
spotting triggers for tantrums. She gives advice on planning for high
and low points, dealing with sibling rivalry, getting through the
night and meals, dressing, socializing, getting through holidays and
working well in school.
Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis: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. Synopsis: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.
About the Author Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, M.A., is an award-winning educator in Minnesota's Early Childhood Family Education Program, and founder of the Spirited Child and Power Struggles workshops. She is the bestselling author of Sleepless in America and Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles, and she lives with her family in St. Paul, Minnesota. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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