Just in case someone isn't sold on this book yet, here's a quote:
The word that distinguishes spirited children from other children is more. They are normal children who are more intense, persistent, sensitive, perceptive, and uncomfortable with change than other children. All children possess these characteristics, but spirited kids possess them with a depth and range not available to other children.
Sound familiar anyone? Here's another:
Our words do make a difference. In fact they make us act differently--more friendly, supportive, and informative--and as a result the kids are more successful. Most important, parents tell me that seeing their child as "spirited" and realizing that the traits of intensity, sensitivity, persistence, and perceptiveness really are traits we value in adulthood has totally changed their relationship with their child--in a very positive way.
