u003cpu003eu003cbu003eThe Essential Companion Workbook To The National Bestseller u003ciu003eRaising Your Spirited Child,u003c/iu003eu003c/bu003eu003cpu003e In this companion workbook, Mary Sheedy Kurcinka brings readers into her world-famous workshops, where she offers parents and educators insights, emotional support and proven strategies for dealing with spirited children. The key word that distinguishes spirited children from other children is "more" -- more intense, more persistent, more sensitive and more uncomfortable with change. Through exercises, observations and dialogue from actual groups, Kurcinka helps readers learn to identify the triggers that lead to tantrums and challenging behaviors. Included are u003culu003eu003cliu003eclues to help you identify the little things that can make or break a dayu003c/liu003eu003cliu003etips for profiling your child's temperament and your ownu003c/liu003eu003cliu003ecues that indicate intensity is risingu003c/liu003eu003cliu003esuccessful strategies for reducing and eliminating power strugglesu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eBy combining the intuition and compassion gained from parenting a spirited child with the wisdom of an expert who has worked with thousands of families, Mary Sheedy Kurcinka helps parents and educators view their unique challenge with perseverance, flexibility, sensitivity, and, most of all, enjoyment.