--- product_id: 245584 title: "Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic" brand: "mary sheedy kurcinka" price: "€ 29.50" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/245584-raising-your-spirited-child-a-guide-for-parents-whose-child store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Same-day dispatch before noon Award-winning parenting guide No-quibble returns guarantee Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic **Brand:** mary sheedy kurcinka **Price:** € 29.50 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Empower your parenting journey with the ultimate spirited child guide! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic by mary sheedy kurcinka - **How much does it cost?** € 29.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/245584-raising-your-spirited-child-a-guide-for-parents-whose-child) ## Best For - mary sheedy kurcinka enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mary sheedy kurcinka brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Risk-Free Purchase:** Guaranteed secure packaging and hassle-free returns for your peace of mind. - • **Fast & Reliable Delivery:** Order before noon, get same-day dispatch—because every moment counts. - • **Backed by Latest Research:** Newly revised with cutting-edge strategies and real-life success stories. - • **Stress-Free Parenting Toolkit:** Simple 4-step program to navigate tantrums, mealtimes, and sibling rivalry. - • **Unlock Your Child’s Potential:** Harness the power of positive parenting for spirited kids. ## Overview Raising Your Spirited Child is a newly revised, award-winning parenting book that offers research-backed strategies and real-life examples to help parents understand and support intense, sensitive, and persistent children. Featuring a simple four-step program, it addresses common challenges like tantrums and sibling rivalry, while ensuring fast same-day dispatch and a no-quibble return policy for a seamless buying experience. ## Description Newly revised, featuring the most up-to-date research, effective strategies, and real-life stories 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. Raising Your Spirited Child will help you: understand your child's­—and your own—temperamental traits discover the power of positive—rather than negative—labels cope with the tantrums and power struggles when they do occur plan for success with a simple four-step program develop strategies for handling mealtimes, sibling rivalry, bedtimes, holidays, and school, among other situations ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 5.32 x 1.24 x 8 inches | | Edition | Revised ed. | | Isbn 10 | 0060739665 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0060739669 | | Item Weight | 12.8 ounces | | Language | English | | Print Length | 496 pages | | Publication Date | November 28, 2006 | | Publisher | William Morrow | ## Images ![Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717hYA2K-6L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Life Saver!!!!! *by on Reviewed in the United States April 13, 2009* This book was a complete life saver! I have a 3 1/2 year old and really needed someone to tell me that what I knew about my son was valid and things just were different for him. I even emailed the author to thank her (and she emailed back)! Here is my letter to her to help those considering buying this book understand how wonderful it is for a parent of a spirited child:For the longest time, practically since he was born, I felt like a failure as a mother. It wasn't until I read your spirited child book did I FINALLY feel like someone understood. When I began your book, I spend days crying as I read it, describing everything to my husband, mother, and best friend. It was unbelieveable that someone explained my child but made me see him in a completely different light. If you could see my book, you would see that I practically have every other page earmarked. I plan to read it a second time and highlight again what is most helpful. I truly consider it my parenting Bible.While reading your book, I finally felt that I wasn't such an evil mother. In fact, it felt so wonderful to hear that it was understandable that I, a spirited adult (and child too), would react in a particular manner. For the first time, I don't feel so much anger or embarrassment for my son's spirited behavior. While I knew he had so much of my personality and while I knew there were so many good qualities about him, it was difficult to not get upset when he just wasn't like the children of any of my friends or those at his preschool. And, while I was a spirited child, I didn't react as strongly as my son does now, at least not in public and not until I was older, where I could control my emotions a bit more. This was another reason I had a hard time understanding my son and being patient, despite my efforts at trying. It got to a point where I felt that my fuse was extremely short and I was only doing harm to my relationship with my son(not physical but there were times I felt I was just getting so upset with him, especially when his tantrums were out of this world.)Now though, while there are some days where I still get extremely frustrated and upset, I feel proud to have a spirited child. I have learned to create a 'yes' environment and this has helped our situation tremendously. I am proud to have a sensitive, determined, and persistent child. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for saving my family and my relationship with my son. I truly am forever indebted to you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A life saver, I recommend to everyone! *by on Reviewed in the United States October 19, 2015* I really love this! It does not give a detailed step by step of what you should do and I didnt expect it to because every child is different and its goi ng to take some trial and error to figure out exactly what your child needs at that stage of their life but at least this book puts you in the right direction. I have two daughters my oldest was an easy baby, the tried and true parenting advice that is so mainstream worked well for her and everyone complimented me on how well behaved she was/is. Then came our youngest daughter, the very definition of a spirited child, for 2 years I have tried all of the techniques that I thought I should, all of the things that had worked with her sister and seemingly(if you read almost every parenting article out there) worked for every one elses kids. Time outs, crying it out ect ect. none of those things worked for her. Forcing her to "Cry it out" would lead to hours of unrelenting screaming being excessively strict led to her challenging us more and more.I had been trying to get her to sleep on her own for a year and a half and still it was an up and down fight every night, her screaming me getting frustrated and yelling, her crying and me feeling upset all-night-long until exhaustion took her. Finally one night as I lay in bed listening to her scream her protests "NO GO TO BED" I gave up....I said to myself "she isn't like her sister, I have to stop trying to use the techniques on her that worked for her sister before.....there has to be a different way"So I did my research, I looked up forums, I Googled "challenging children" the whole nine yards, every where I went there was some reference to this book. I am going to say that is it one of the best purchases I ever made. Its not a one day miracle cure all, trust me it still takes some hard work and dedication(but us parents of 'spirited' children are used to that!). Its been a couple a month and I focused most of my attention on the sleep chapter, she is now sleeping through the night, with VERY little protest at bed time. I couldnt be happier, I am sleeping better, she is sleeping better and overall her attitude is better during the daytime because of that. I still have alot to learn and try but we are off to a great start. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great resource-- I'm purchasing a 2nd copy 10 yrs later! *by on Reviewed in the United States July 31, 2007* UPDATE: My son is now 21--who I mention in my first review who was 12 then--and my "newborn" daughter is now 19 and away at college! (I cannot believe I first read this book 19 years ago!) And, guess what? I am **STILL** recommending it to folks with small children! I just wish that there was a Kindle version or-- AUDIO version?!?!?! WOO HOO!--when I first discovered this book! If you have a child who's exasperating, but you know those personality traits will be excellent as an adult, then this book is a Must Read.This was a total eye opener when I originally purchased this book 10 years ago! (My son was 2 and my daughter was a newborn!)I've since recommended it and loaned it out so many times that my copy didn't come back the last time! (And I can't remember who has it now!) I both laughed & cried while reading it and I finished it in 1 night (newborn-remember?)It really helped both my husband and me see what WE were doing differently--not necessarily "wrong", just not RIGHT for our son--and WE made changes. (Note to the person who wrote "this book had no tips we could use": read it again & remember you're the parent who needs to guide the child.) We realized simple things--we shouldn't have taken him on numerous errands at the end of his day or WE paid for it (our son doesn't handle ANY change well and he still doesn't--he's 12 now!) We've had to teach HIM how to handle difficult situations. I'm now going to read it again to help with the preteen years for both of my children! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/245584-raising-your-spirited-child-a-guide-for-parents-whose-child](https://www.desertcart.be/products/245584-raising-your-spirited-child-a-guide-for-parents-whose-child) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-10-30*