Paige -- The Spirited Toddler

We went out earlier and brought Paige along with us. My daughter is loud. She's constantly screaming, playing, running, making tantrums -- it's exhausting! She can't sit still. We were eating out and a little boy came in. He was so good. He was so different from Paige. He just sat with his Mom and eat his lunch. Later, I learned the boy is of Paige's age.

I wondered why Paige is so different. After research, I learned that Paige is what you will call a Spirited Toddler.

The Spirited Toddler

The Spirited Toddler is extremely active physically, often willful, and may be prone to temper tantrums.

She is very social and curious and will point to objects and reach out for them and for other kids early on.

This child is the consummate adventurer; she will have a go at anything and is very determined.

She displays a great sense of achievement when she accomplishes something. At the same time, she needs very clear boundaries so that she doesn't act like a steamroller, trampling anyone or anything in her path.

Once they start crying, Spirited Toddlers have stamina and staying power, so you're in for a long haul if you don't have a good routine going. Given good guidance and an outlet for her energy, however, a Spirited Toddler can become a leader and very accomplished in whatever area interests her.

I don't know if that's a good news.