Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition
A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic
By Mary Sheedy Kurcinka | Publisher: HarperCollins
About the book
In this third edition of her perennial bestselling parenting guide, Dr. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka utilizes her deep experience to address the pressures previous generations of parents didn’t have to consider. Her empathy and effective advice are exemplified in the introduction of her new and easy to apply Spirited Child Approach, which nurtures the entire family.
The Spirited Child Approach helps parents understand their child and their own inborn temperament while focusing on three simple, but vital concepts—calm, connect, and coach—to help their family thrive. Research- and strength-based, yet honest, Raising Your Spirited Child speaks to parent burnout and offers practical advice for parents, with solutions to that exasperated question, “How am I supposed to stay calm and connect with my child when I’m just trying to survive the moment?”
What’s new in this edition?
- The Spirited Child Approach: This groundbreaking methodology focuses on three key concepts—calm, connect, and coach—offering practical tools to handle the most stressful situations.
- Structure as Prevention: Discover how structure and routine can help avoid meltdowns and create a more peaceful home.
- Tech-Savvy Parenting: Addressing the impact of screen time and social media on both kids and parents, Kurcinka provides actionable advice on managing screen use while nurturing relationships.
- The Power of Sleep: This edition prioritizes sleep for the whole family, offering simple, effective strategies for getting everyone the rest they need to thrive.
Even fans of the previous editions of this book will find tons of brand-new information and skills for understanding child behavior—updated with Dr. Mary’s latest findings after close to a decade of additional experience as a parenting coach, and for the challenging age of parenting in the age of smartphones and social media.
Editions of Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062403063
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062403070
Read an Excerpt
In this third edition of her perennial bestselling parenting guide, Dr. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka utilizes her deep experience to address the pressures previous generations of parents didn’t have to consider. Her empathy and effective advice are exemplified in the introduction of her new and easy to apply Spirited Child Approach, which nurtures the entire family.
The Spirited Child Approach helps parents understand their child and their own inborn temperament while focusing on three simple, but vital concepts—calm, connect, and coach—to help their family thrive. Research- and strength-based, yet honest, Raising Your Spirited Child speaks to parent burnout and offers practical advice for parents, with solutions to that exasperated question, “How am I supposed to stay calm and connect with my child when I’m just trying to survive the moment?”
What’s new in this edition?
- The Spirited Child Approach: This groundbreaking methodology focuses on three key concepts—calm, connect, and coach—offering practical tools to handle the most stressful situations.
- Structure as Prevention: Discover how structure and routine can help avoid meltdowns and create a more peaceful home.
- Tech-Savvy Parenting: Addressing the impact of screen time and social media on both kids and parents, Kurcinka provides actionable advice on managing screen use while nurturing relationships.
- The Power of Sleep: This edition prioritizes sleep for the whole family, offering simple, effective strategies for getting everyone the rest they need to thrive.
Even fans of the previous editions of this book will find tons of brand-new information and skills for understanding child behavior—updated with Dr. Mary’s latest findings after close to a decade of additional experience as a parenting coach, and for the challenging age of parenting in the age of smartphones and social media.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition about?
In this third edition of her perennial bestselling parenting guide, Dr. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka utilizes her deep experience to address the pressures previous generations of parents didn’t have to consider. Her empathy and effective advice are exemplified in the introduction of her new and easy to apply Spirited Child Approach, which nurtures the entire family.
The Spirited Child Approach helps parents understand their child and their own inborn temperament while focusing on three simple, but vital concepts—calm, connect, and coach—to help their family thrive. Research- and strength-based, yet honest, Raising Your Spirited Child speaks to parent burnout and offers practical advice for parents, with solutions to that exasperated question, “How am I supposed to stay calm and connect with my child when I’m just trying to survive the moment?”
What’s new in this edition?
- The Spirited Child Approach: This groundbreaking methodology focuses on three key concepts—calm, connect, and coach—offering practical tools to handle the most stressful situations.
- Structure as Prevention: Discover how structure and routine can help avoid meltdowns and create a more peaceful home.
- Tech-Savvy Parenting: Addressing the impact of screen time and social media on both kids and parents, Kurcinka provides actionable advice on managing screen use while nurturing relationships.
- The Power of Sleep: This edition prioritizes sleep for the whole family, offering simple, effective strategies for getting everyone the rest they need to thrive.
Even fans of the previous editions of this book will find tons of brand-new information and skills for understanding child behavior—updated with Dr. Mary’s latest findings after close to a decade of additional experience as a parenting coach, and for the challenging age of parenting in the age of smartphones and social media.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Family and health > Relationships and families: advice, topics and issues > Intergenerational relationships: advice, topics and issues
Where can I read a sample of Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062403063
Is Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Spirited Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition?
Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Who is the Publisher of the book Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062403063) and ebook(ISBN 9780062403070)
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