Raising Your Spirited Child Rev Ed - A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic - E-book - ePub

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.