Spirited children are not difficult. They're just more.Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Labeling a child's behavior shapes not only his identity, but also the reactions of others.Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Self-control is a skill, not a trait. We must model and teach it.Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Perceptive children notice everything. Which also means they get overwhelmed easily.Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
To deny their energy is to deny who they are.Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Routine provides security for the spirited child.Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Sleepless nights, feeding choices, schooling. Every decision seems to say something about the kind of parent you are—and to suggest that you're not doing a very good job.Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Every one of us can be difficult under certain circumstances.Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Sensitivity is a gift, not a weakness.Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Childhood is a journey, not a race. Each child needs the chance to evolve into the person they are meant to be.Mary Sheedy Kurcinka