My mom's friend recently told her about a book that helped her significantly in raising her own son (who is now in college). It's called "Raising Your Spirited Child" by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka. Just the sub-title had me sold: "A Guide for Parents Whose Child is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic".Yep, that is Katelynn - in a nutshell. We have always called her "difficult" but now I know she is spirited! That's such a more positive way to frame-up her big personality. My mom is currently reading the book and reporting lots of helpful tips, then I will get the book next. Based on her reports and reading reviews, I know it is going to at least help me better parent my sweet but challenging girl...and perhaps to not blame myself for every off-the-charts temper tantrum or disobedient action...
Here is one part of the editorial review I found particularly interesting:
"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. "
Yes, I am looking forward to my turn with this book!
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