Raising Your Spirited Baby
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
"Recommended for infants 0 to 18 months"--Cover.
Mary Sheedy Kurcinka Book order
Mary Sheedy Kurcinka is an internationally recognized lecturer and parent educator whose work connects research-based information with practical parenting challenges. She is known for addressing topics such as temperament, neurobiology, and the importance of sleep, offering concrete solutions for common difficult behaviors. Her presentations have helped countless parents and professionals gain a better understanding of children and themselves. Kurcinka skillfully bridges academic findings with real-life examples to provide effective strategies for families and educators.
- 2020
- 2006
Raising Your Spirited Child
- 528 pages
- 19 hours of reading
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.
- 2001
Focusing on ending power struggles, this research-based guide offers innovative strategies for parents to foster deeper connections with their children. Drawing from the author's extensive experience in child development, it provides practical insights and techniques to enhance communication and understanding within the parent-child relationship. This book aims to empower parents to navigate challenges effectively, promoting a more harmonious family dynamic.
- 1998
Raising Your Spirited Child RI
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Offers insight and provides tips for handling difficult and "spirited" children, who place greater than average demands on parents
- 1998
Raising Your Spirited Child Workbook
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Focusing on understanding children's temperaments, the book offers parents practical guidance through relatable examples and accessible language. It emphasizes the importance of balancing the unique needs of a child's temperament with the parents' and family's requirements, fostering a harmonious environment for growth and development.