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Understanding Spirited Children

Understanding Spirited Children. Presenter:. Faden Fulleylove-Krause Professor, Family Development, UW-Extension. Basis for Program . Sharing what research shows works best for most children. . Introductory Activity. State Your Name. Share if you know a child who is difficult.

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Understanding Spirited Children

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  1. Understanding SpiritedChildren

  2. Presenter: Faden Fulleylove-Krause Professor, Family Development, UW-Extension

  3. Basis for Program Sharing what research shows works best for most children.

  4. Introductory Activity State Your Name. Share if you know a child who is difficult. Hello. My name is Mary

  5. Earth Quake Activity This is how children with spirit often react to their environment

  6. What is a Spirited Child ? This is how Mary Sheedy Kurcinka in her book “Raising Your Spirited Child” Describes Spiritedness

  7. Understanding Temperament What is it?

  8. Temperament is • Children are born with a biological makeup that is the basis • Temperament is a child's natural way to react to people and the environment • It is their behavioral style • Each child's style is unique • Life experiences affect a child’s temperament but the style stays basically the same

  9. Male or Female Facial Features Intelligence Temperament Talent What the child enjoys Body type Skin Color Hair Color Height Maturation rate Incurable or chronic disease The way children think at different ages Things you cannot change

  10. Temperament IS • Childs temperament is only one aspect of the child – others are gender,age, birth order and learning modality • Situation and environment, two aspects that adults can influence

  11. Understanding temperament helps adults know • What behavior to expect from the child • How the child will react in various situations • How to respond more effectively

  12. Nine Temperament traits

  13. Each of us has a unique, special temperament. The same is true for our children. Each temperamental trait your child exhibits is like a slice of the child. Understanding these traits gives us insights into how to interact with the child. Temperament Pie Modified and Adapted by Nan Baumgartner from: Basic Parenting, Foundation Resources, Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service

  14. Strategies • Dr. Stanley Turecki, author of “The Difficult Child” suggests the use of the following management skills:

  15. Strategies • DEFINE – recognize how the trait effects the child’s behavior. • AVOID the incorrect labels that demean the child and pass judgment. • SAY THIS label the true behavior for the child. Be consistent so the child understands what is happening to them.

  16. Strategies • Finally, DO THIS – take action. Do what needs to be done in a + manner. • Remember child is not doing this ‘on purpose’.

  17. ALWAYS: • Accept child as they are. • Have reasonable expectations. • Realize what triggers the behavior and change the environment to eliminate or reduce the trigger. • Identify (name) what is happening and teach your child how to handle difficult situations.

  18. Always: continued • Make eye contact • Use images, action and words to communicate your message.

  19. Group Temperament Study • Select the temperament you want to learn more about • Go stand by that characteristic • As a group review the information on the temperament. • Have a reporter offer the entire group the highlights of this temperament (what it’s like and strategies that work)

  20. Closing Activity Using the ABC’s sheet find the letters of a ‘more’ child’s name.

  21. I have an nthusiastic ore ndependent ively ouza Child. . . and I’m glad for it!

  22. Evaluation • Please help us make this program better. • Please leave your evaluations on your table Your input is appreciated!

  23. Program was provided by: Calumet County Employee Assistance Program Visit the UWEX Spirited Child website http://www.uwex.edu/ces/flp/curriculum/spiritedchild/

  24. Thank You And…….. Understanding Kids: It’s Worth It!

  25. This Program Made Possible Through: University of Wisconsin-Extension, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Wisconsin counties cooperating. UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA.

  26. PowerPoint Originally Developed By: Donna Doll-Yogerst, Professor and Family Living Agent, Oconto County UW- Extension And adapted by Faden Fulleylove-Krause, Professor and Family Living Educator, Calumet County UW-Extension February 2006

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