Raising Your Spirited Child

图书信息

作者	Kurcinka, Mary Sheedy
出版社	William Morrow Paperbacks
ISBN	9780062403070
出版时间	2015-09-01
字数	64.6万
分类	Mary Sheedy,William Morrow Paperbacks,进口书,外文原版书,法律,政治,宗教

读书简介

The spirited child—often called "difficult" or "strong willed"—possesses traits we value in adults yet find challenging in children. Research shows that spirited children are wired to be "more"; by temperament, they are more intense, sensitive, perceptive, persistent, and more uncomfortable with change than the average child. In this newly revised third edition of the award-winning classic, Dr. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka provides vivid examples of real-life challenges and a refreshingly positive viewpoint. Within these pages you will find: New strategies for managing intensity levels—not just the spirited child's, but yours too A simple, four-step program for peaceful bedtimes, mealtimes, holidays, and many other commonly challenging situations A focus on your child's strengths Steps for teaching your child how to be a problem solver and how to work with others Updated guidance on establishing clear limits And more! Charts and quick tips make this newly updated edition an indispensable guide for fostering a supportive, encouraging, and loving environment for children.

目录

Dedication

Contents

Acknowledgments

Greetings!

Part One: Understanding Spirit

1. Who Is the Spirited Child?

2. A Different Point of View: Building on the Strengths

3. What Makes Kids Spirited?: Why They Do What They Do

4. Matches and Mismatches: Parents and Kids Fitting Together

Part Two: Working with Spirit

5. Extrovert or Introvert: Finding the Energy to Cope

6. Intensity: Diffusing Your Child’s Strong Emotions Begins with You

7. Intensity: Teaching Your Child Self-Regulation Skills

8. Meltdowns: What to Do When Everything Falls Apart

9. Persistence: Choosing Your Battles—When to Say Yes

10. Persistence: Choosing Your Battles—Saying No

11. Sensitivity: Understanding How They Feel

12. Distractible or Perceptive: Helping Them Hear Our Directions

13. Adaptability: Making Transitions Easier

14. Regularity, Energy, First Reaction, and Mood: Understanding the “Bonus” Traits

Part Three: Living with Spirit

15. Planning for Success: Predicting and Preventing the Trouble Spots

16. Bedtime and Night Waking

17. Mealtime

18. Getting Dressed

Part Four: Socializing with Spirit

19. Getting Along with Other Kids

20. Holiday and Vacation Hot Spots

21. Success in School

Part Five: Enjoying Spirit

Epilogue: The Rose in My Garden

Index

About the Author

Also by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka

Praise

Credits

Copyright

About the Publisher