The Spirited Child:
Secrets to Effective Discipline

Audience: Parents and Professionals

How do you discipline a child who refuses to take “no” for an answer and seems to know the perfect trigger to “push your buttons?” What strategies work with a child who can feel the seams in socks and refuses to wear them or one who “loses it” because there is a change in plans? What do you do when he’s having difficulty listening or staying focused? Is there a way to survive and even enjoy life with a spirited child? 

Join Mary Sheedy Kurcinka to discover:

• What makes kids spirited;
• Techniques that help you identify and focus on this child’s strengths;
• Effective discipline strategies for stopping challenging behaviors;
• Tools for teaching this child essential life skills, such as managing intensity, coping with change, and working with others; 
• How to plan for success and create an environment where the spirited child thrives;
• An appreciation for the joy and excitement of life with the spirited child.