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Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent and Energetic (Paperback)

by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka (Author)

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: HarperPerennial; HarperPerennial ed edition (26 May 1992)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0060923288
ISBN-13: 978-0060923280
Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 13.5 x 2.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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"The book will prove to be a real lifesaver."-- Louise Bates Ames, author and association director, Gessell Institute of Human "Mary Sheedy Kurchina packs these pages with wisdom, and has gentle, homey sugestions for keeping peace with children who are unusually intense, sensitive, perceptive, persistent and energetic."-- "Dallas Morning News"This book is a major work on temperament and parenting that should be in every family library."-- Nancy Melvin, associate dean for graduate programs and research, Arizona State University College of Nursing""Raising Your Spirited Child is loaded with how-tos--not how to change the child, but how to interact positively and minimize difficulties."-- "Bloomington Pantograph"A well-written, comprehensive, and above all loving and positive approach to understanding that oh-so challenging child."-- Evonne Weinhaus and Karen Friedman, authors of "Stop Struggling with Your Child and "Stop Struggling with Your Teen

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3.0 out of 5 stars Well presented with some good tips, 14 Jul 2001

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This book is very infomative on the needs and subtle differences you need to be aware of when dealing with spirited children. It mostly focuses on the child and how to adapt to make situations easier. I believe it is important to use positive lables but this alone will not change entrenched automatic behavior. With our spirited child setting clear limits and enabling him to adapt and grow was what made the biggest difference. It was hard work but our child is now much happier and confident as a result. A good book on discipline and limit setting is needed as a companion to the spirited child. I highly recommend reading "Ain't Misbehavin" and then read "The Manipulative Child". These books show where the parent needs to make changes and how the child must learn to adapt. Walking on egg shells and allowing the child to operate in his/her "preferred style" can escalate and reinforce unwanted behaviors. I read "Raising your spirited child" after we had corrected our childs behavior and found it useful and helpful but not a solution on its own.

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Raising Your Spirited Child" could save your sanity!, 5 Jan 1998

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Does your child resist going new places, refuse to wear a coat when it's freezing outside, and fall apart at the slightest change in plans? My son does, and for the longest time I thought I must be doing something wrong. Fortunately, I found this wonderful book and it saved my sanity (if not my life)!Raising Your Spirited Child will help you understand that your child's behavior has little to do with you; it's just the way he/she is. Rather than trying to "change" your child, you will learn techniques to respond constructively to your child's intense reactions and how to work through difficult situations together. After awhile you'll begin to predict your child's response to a particular situation, know how to prepare him/her (and yourself) for what's about to happen, and maybe even circumvent disaster!I first read this book about five years ago when my son was in preschool; I recently re-read the book and it is just as relevant for my eight-year-old as it was when he was younger. Raising Your Spirited Child is a favorite book to loan to friends; I have even recommended it to my child's teachers!

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is the most positive childrearing book I've ever read., 31 Oct 1996

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OK, so I was totally flabbergasted and flummoxed with rearing my first-born. He was a joy and a gift, but with energy beyond other children (and adults!!) and a stubborn streak a mile wide. Still, I couldn't bring myself to read childrearing books with titles that made my son sound horrible (I wasn't raising a difficult child, I was having difficulty raising my child).

Then, a real gift -- Mary Sheedy Kurcinka's RAISING YOUR SPIRITED CHILD. Ms Kurcinka is a professional and a parent, and she understands that parents need a)help, and b)humor. Her positive attitude about children, and her down to earth discussions of the needs of parents, children and families were a welcome relief.

If you think that your child is more energetic and/or sensitive and/or persistant than other kids, you are right; and if you think others don't understand your frustrations, you are also right. Ms. Kurcinka explains that "spirited" children _are_ different than most others, and need different approaches. She guides the reader to understand what makes these special children tick, and why parents react the way they do to their children.

She also urges a positive, rather than a negative, view of these childrens' differences. From the feelings we have to our kids to the words we use to describe them, we shape who they are and how we treat them. Ms. Kurcinka shows how to enjoy and celebrate the energy and talents of children whose temperaments are outside the norm.

We were fortunate to read this book when our spirited son was two -- and doubly grateful when his spirited sister arrived a year later!! If you are frustrated with the books available about children, or if you want a positive, practical book about extraordinary kids, this is the one.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cause, Effect and Practical Solutions!
Mary Sheedy Kurcinka does an excellent job of providing good common sense answers to why children are spirited and practical ways of dealing with the behavior. Read more

Published 10 months ago by C. Clayton

5.0 out of 5 stars A positive book for parents with demanding children!
My son is a delight. He is bright, energetic and has a wonderful sense of humour. However, at 16 months he hit the 'terrible twos'. We couldn't help thinking 'why us? Read more

Published 21 months ago by Lynn

5.0 out of 5 stars I opened the book and my child lept out
After reading the reviews and certainly with a child not quite like others, not in a negative way really, but different nonetheless, decided to buy this book. Read more

Published on 17 Oct 2006 by G. M. Finch

3.0 out of 5 stars Helpful but not all inclusive
This is a well written book which encourages us to see our 'difficult' children in a positive light, and offers ways of managing behaviours such as high energy, over sensitivity,... Read more

Published on 8 Jul 2001 by kerry.white@virgin.net

5.0 out of 5 stars Compassionate ideas
Reassuring and positive! For once - a book that doesn't look at intense kids as 'problems' but rather as normal kids with a higher level of energy. Read more

Published on 30 April 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for loving parents at wits end.
If you need a new way of looking at your "problem child" Try seeing him as uniquely "spirited. Read more

Published on 31 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Most informative & interesting book I have read in my life !
A friend recomended this book to me. Since my child is, what I use to refer to as hyper, I thought I would glance through it. To my surprise - I read it cover to cover. Read more

Published on 11 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful insight on the "SPIRITED CHILD"
As I read through this book, I felt as if I were being watched. So many of the behaivors discussed in the book were ones I was observing on a daily bases in my own home. Read more

Published on 17 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Right on target!
This book was recommended by many people, so I finally purchased it. I have just started reading it, but so far it makes total sense. Read more

Published on 16 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars I found this book very comforting!
I was at my "wit's end" with my child when I picked up this book, I found it a validating experience - very helpful. Read more

Published on 14 Jun 1999

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