Has anyone read the book Raising Your Spirited Child? I'm currently reading it and it's amazing so far. My son has always been energetic and on the move. Even in the womb!! Seriously, I thought he'd just jump right out sometimes. Now that he's 3, things are really hectic sometimes. I thought there was something wrong w/ my parenting or with him. This book has been good because it shows I'm NOT a bad mom and there's nothing wrong with him. He's energetic, passionate and enthusiastic. It shows me how to "deal" with behaviors like aggression, tantrums etc.
It was especially difficult for me (I thought) because I was a social worker before staying home w/ my son adn thought I HAD to have the answers and have a really good kid. People would make comments like "he's really hyper isn't he" or they would actually avoid us on playdates and such. It was really sad for me to see that. Now that I know I"m not alone and that there is positives about his active behavior, I can be a better mom.
NOt sure if anyone else has read the book or if they have really "spirited" kids, but I'd love to hear from you.
It was especially difficult for me (I thought) because I was a social worker before staying home w/ my son adn thought I HAD to have the answers and have a really good kid. People would make comments like "he's really hyper isn't he" or they would actually avoid us on playdates and such. It was really sad for me to see that. Now that I know I"m not alone and that there is positives about his active behavior, I can be a better mom.
NOt sure if anyone else has read the book or if they have really "spirited" kids, but I'd love to hear from you.
