https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 14 May 2026 03:48:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-921890 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 10:04:40 +0000 Mrs. Paintbrush 921890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: (Sorry for the delay - we were away) Oh, I wish someone had bought me the book! So I say do that! Transitions here are very, very tricky. We do a lot of discussion around all transitions. Including the simplest of things. Happiest toddler had some good tricks too, we just needed the next level up. And, we need a whole arsenal since we are constantly having to mix it up on him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-902563 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 23:22:34 +0000 SugarplumsMom 902563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds like it could be a book for me. I'm gonna buy it now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-902547 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 23:03:49 +0000 mrbee 902547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anbanan15: looks like it might be available as an audiobook?</p> <p><a href="http://www.audible.com/pd?asin=B002UZN3SY&#038;bp_ua=y" rel="nofollow">http://www.audible.com/pd?asin=B002UZN3SY&#038;bp_ua=y</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-902449 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 21:04:16 +0000 T-Mom 902449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Paintbrush: well I think my DS is not technically a "spirited" child as the book defines it. He throws tantrums daily but nothing out of the ordinary. He doesn't deal well with transitions and has a meltdown when things don't go his way.. I'm starting to use the happiest toddler technique and its working ok. My BFF's DS however seems very spirited. He wakes up screaming few times a week (22 mo old) and will cry for 1.5 or 2 hr and is super stubborn. He had a very hard time getting off the bedtime bottle at 21 mo. I think I'm just gonna buy the book for her! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-898638 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 12:45:11 +0000 Mrs. Paintbrush 898638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: Hmmm... I would say that's accurate, although I'm pretty sure that's where I got some of my most successful discipline techniques from. And I do believe that there is some techniques we tried for our sleep issues. But don't quote me on that. I can double check when I am near the book. </p> <p>That said, what kind of behavior do you need tools for? I may be able to direct you to some other sources. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-894589 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 20:52:43 +0000 T-Mom 894589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Paintbrush: I haven't read the book yet, but from the reviews that I read, it seems like the book doesn't really give you tools for dealing, only reassurance that you're not alone.. Would you agree? I'm looking more for tools... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-893849 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:55:20 +0000 Mrs. Paintbrush 893849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: "I feel a lot less stressed when she breaks down because I know what's going on in her head and I know how to help her relax." &lt;-- THIS!!! Yes, just having the clarity as to what's happening behind the scenes is so huge. I've been pondering a post about how we've been successful in calming the escalation, since that is KEY here. </p> <p>@anbanan15: I just downloaded the updated version and plan to re-read this summer. Completely not my idea of a summer read, but with Kindergarten on the horizon, I feel I must. Let me know if you want a partner in reading/motivator! It could be a book club of, uh, 2. ;-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-893586 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 12:56:15 +0000 anbanan15 893586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Paintbrush: Thanks for the review! I've heard the same comment from other people....yet another 4 months have gone by since I posted this and I have still yet to read it! I really need to get on that... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-893550 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 12:39:01 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 893550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Paintbrush: It seems like it has really helped us. I think it's helped me moreso than anything. I feel a lot less stressed when she breaks down because I know what's going on in her head and I know how to help her relax. So, although the past 5 months have been brutal, I see a light at the end of the tunnel. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-889357 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:48:59 +0000 Mrs. Paintbrush 889357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Super late to this. (So much for that new years resolution to get involved on the boards) This book saved my relationship with my son. Seriously. I have nothing but praise for it. (And for "Sleepless in America" which I read here and there.)<br /> @BabyBoecksMom: Has it helped you?! I remember discussing this ages ago with you!<br /> @T-Mom: The book does help you figure out the difference. And it was actually really therapeutic for me because while my LO rated HIGH on the chart, he wasn't off the charts, so I can appreciate the areas where he's "Just a boy" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-607893 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 11:00:52 +0000 T-Mom 607893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anbanan15: I guess the part I don't know is.. How do you know if your child is "spirited" versus just.. A boy? Maybe the book will tell me the difference :-) . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-607761 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 10:16:28 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 607761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so glad you brought this up. I forgot about the blog post but this describes our child perfectly. Getting this book today. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-607726 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 09:59:43 +0000 Mrs. Superhero 607726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, but I'm currently reading her book "Sleepless in America" and I'm finding it to be extremely insightful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-607695 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 09:42:53 +0000 SAHM0811 607695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know someone who read it and discovered that her spirited child had SPD. He's in therapy for it and has made such great progress. It was life-changing for them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-607667 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 09:06:37 +0000 anbanan15 607667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: I have heard such great things about it! I have actually had it in my possession for nearly a year and have not read it! *hides in shame* I really need to get on that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-607646 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 08:50:54 +0000 T-Mom 607646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anbanan15: I hadn't ever heard of this book, but I think I'm going to need it... Adding to my wish list to investigate! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-607584 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 07:19:32 +0000 anbanan15 607584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: thanks! I searched the board but not the blog :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-607544 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 04:59:52 +0000 mediagirl 607544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anbanan15: Mrs. Paintbrush did! </p> <p><a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2013/01/03/school-daze/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2013/01/03/school-daze/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-read-raising-your-spirited-child#post-587058 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:27:40 +0000 anbanan15 587058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka? Was it helpful? </p>