Raising Your Spirited Child

mellymommy · 07-19-2009, 08:04 PM

I am LOVING this book!!! I tell you, the suggestions are making such a difference between me and P.

Understanding him and how he interacts and understands the world is helping me give him clear, concise, respectful directions.

Understanding the role of humor in a spirited mind is helping me help him laugh instead of cry.

Understanding how perceptive he is is helping me keep him on task but also giving him room to be intrigued with those things I might ignore.

Also, I've learned that *I* am a spirited child! When I shared my revelation with my dh he just laughed and said, "Well, yeah! I've always known that!"

I see myself in the pages of the book and see how my spirited nature *can* work against my son's spirited nature; I see how we can work together and laugh together. I see how NOT to get frustrated with both of us together. Finally, I see how my very introvert mother was so drained by me. I was a good, good kid with no behavioral issues but with BIG emotions and BIG extrovert needs. She didn't stand a chance!

If you have a spirited kid--GET THIS BOOK!!!!

07-19-2009, 08:13 PM

I KNOW!!! It was my bible, then that book. it is amazing! I made my fiance read it before he even met my daughter!

ArmsOfLove · 07-19-2009, 08:52 PM

I love the book. I'm pretty sure that is the one with the great look at introvert/extrovert

gabriola · 07-20-2009, 01:11 AM

I need to mark this to come back to later.

07-20-2009, 10:43 AM

LOL this and my Bible are my standard night table books. It is brilliant, and gives perspective and yet is practical!

07-20-2009, 01:31 PM

Thank you for sharing! I'd love to get this book!

StewardofLOs · 07-20-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmsOfLove

I love the book. I'm pretty sure that is the one with the great look at introvert/extrovert

that's the first time I really understood those terms--and what *I* need as an introvert

mellymommy - I love this book too (for myself and DS

) Unfortunately, I was only halfway through when we lost it. Time to get another copy!

macksmom · 07-24-2009, 07:27 AM

I will have to get this book! I'm always looking for resources to help me better relate to/ understand my son

07-24-2009, 07:42 AM

I need to get this from the library.... but can you have a spirited introvert?

SortaCrunchy · 07-24-2009, 08:20 AM

Thank you for this recommendation! My toddler (not quite two) is spirited in ways I never knew possible.

Does it cover how to understand a spirited child as a toddler or is it more for older children?

movinforward · 07-24-2009, 09:53 AM

I have a very spirited 3 y/o. I will have to get this book! Thank you!

Codi · 07-24-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by NCmom

I need to get this from the library.... but can you have a spirited introvert?

YES! You CAN have a spirited introvert. There are a few mama's on here with one.

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Originally Posted by SortaCrunchy

Thank you for this recommendation! My toddler (not quite two) is spirited in ways I never knew possible.

Does it cover how to understand a spirited child as a toddler or is it more for older children?

YES! It is great for toddlers.

Ok, now I want to re-read this book this week.

I also started writing an outline for quick reference. I would like to finish that, and post it here. And on my fridge.

07-19-2009, 08:04 PM	#1
mellymommy Rose Garden Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,944	Raising Your Spirited Child I am LOVING this book!!! I tell you, the suggestions are making such a difference between me and P. Understanding him and how he interacts and understands the world is helping me give him clear, concise, respectful directions. Understanding the role of humor in a spirited mind is helping me help him laugh instead of cry. Understanding how perceptive he is is helping me keep him on task but also giving him room to be intrigued with those things I might ignore. Also, I've learned that I am a spirited child! When I shared my revelation with my dh he just laughed and said, "Well, yeah! I've always known that!" I see myself in the pages of the book and see how my spirited nature can work against my son's spirited nature; I see how we can work together and laugh together. I see how NOT to get frustrated with both of us together. Finally, I see how my very introvert mother was so drained by me. I was a good, good kid with no behavioral issues but with BIG emotions and BIG extrovert needs. She didn't stand a chance! If you have a spirited kid--GET THIS BOOK!!!! __________________ Melody Married since 1999, rebuilding since June 2013 Hybrid Mommy to ds1 (12/02, SPD) dd (9/04) ds2 (10/07, C22 disorder) ds3 (5/08) ds4 (1/09) dd2 (9/11) http://www.themelodyward.com htty://www.joplinmamaresurrected.blogspot.com

07-19-2009, 08:13 PM	#2
kandykidsaturn Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Raising Your Spirited Child I KNOW!!! It was my bible, then that book. it is amazing! I made my fiance read it before he even met my daughter!

07-19-2009, 08:52 PM	#3
ArmsOfLove Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 79,607	Re: Raising Your Spirited Child I love the book. I'm pretty sure that is the one with the great look at introvert/extrovert __________________ Crystal "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." Maya Angelou

07-20-2009, 01:11 AM	#4
gabriola Rose Bouquet Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 732	Re: Raising Your Spirited Child I need to mark this to come back to later.

07-20-2009, 10:43 AM	#5
twomonkeysmama Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Raising Your Spirited Child LOL this and my Bible are my standard night table books. It is brilliant, and gives perspective and yet is practical!

07-20-2009, 01:31 PM	#6
mindyncolin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Raising Your Spirited Child Thank you for sharing! I'd love to get this book!

07-24-2009, 07:27 AM	#8
macksmom Rose Blossom Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 155	Re: Raising Your Spirited Child I will have to get this book! I'm always looking for resources to help me better relate to/ understand my son __________________ (INFP) Wife to Stephen since 9/2000 Gently mothering Mack since 5/2007 9/17/2010 TTC # 2 Full-timing RV living

07-24-2009, 07:42 AM	#9
NCmom Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Raising Your Spirited Child I need to get this from the library.... but can you have a spirited introvert?

07-24-2009, 08:20 AM	#10
SortaCrunchy Climbing Rose Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,249	Re: Raising Your Spirited Child Thank you for this recommendation! My toddler (not quite two) is spirited in ways I never knew possible. Does it cover how to understand a spirited child as a toddler or is it more for older children? __________________ Megan - eNFp Advocate Homemaking freelance writer & author passionate about gentle mothering, natural living, social justice and great coffee. Married to my college sweetheart and the SortaCrunchy mama to my big girls (8 and 5) and brand new (2/7/13) twin boys. Co-author of Spirit-Led Parenting: From Fear to Freedom in Baby's First Year

07-24-2009, 09:53 AM	#11
movinforward Rose Trellis Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,687	Re: Raising Your Spirited Child I have a very spirited 3 y/o. I will have to get this book! Thank you!

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