--- product_id: 12386407 title: "Living with the Active Alert Child: Groundbreaking Strategies for Parents" brand: "linda s. budd" price: "VT6167" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12386407-living-with-the-active-alert-child-groundbreaking-strategies-for-parents store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Living with the Active Alert Child: Groundbreaking Strategies for Parents **Brand:** linda s. budd **Price:** VT6167 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Living with the Active Alert Child: Groundbreaking Strategies for Parents by linda s. budd - **How much does it cost?** VT6167 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12386407-living-with-the-active-alert-child-groundbreaking-strategies-for-parents) ## Best For - linda s. budd enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted linda s. budd brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Living with the Active Alert Child: Groundbreaking Strategies for Parents ## Images ![Living with the Active Alert Child: Groundbreaking Strategies for Parents - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710SJqO3veL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very helpful as a starting point *by D***3 on Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2016* My son's teacher recommended this book to me, since she felt my son had some of the traits of an active alert child. After reading this book, I agree completely. While my son doesn't have all the traits mentioned, he has about 80% of them, which I believe is on the high end. We have been struggling with how to work with him, especially because he is very different from my other two children. It's comforting to know that we are not alone, and to have some frameworks to help think about his personality and his behavior. One thing to keep in mind while reading this book is that "active alert" does not describe a child fully. It just describes one aspect of his or her personality. For example, my son is also introverted, but I know other active alert children who are much more extroverted.The issue that kept me from giving this book five stars is a lack of the "groundbreaking strategies" mentioned in the title. There are some strategies, and the book is very helpful in understanding a child with active alert traits, but I wouldn't call the solutions groundbreaking. At the end of the day this book comes across more like an experienced person giving you some useful advice. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Useful but dated now *by M***E on Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022* I had read this on advice of my daughter's pediatrician when it was first published, back when the term for these kids was "mother killer." Budd was among the first to write from the child's point of view. But there has been much research including pharmacology in 30 years, and when I gave it to my daughter for her own active son, she pointed that out. On my own rereading, I have to agree. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Lifesaver for Me!!! *by D***E on Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2015* This book saved my life when my daughter was 3 years old. It helped me to parent her the way she needed to be parented. She fit pretty much all of the character traits Ms. Budd lists. And yet, the author and psychologist doesn't label the children as "difficult" or any type of negative word.Now my daughter is nearly 15 years old and she is a lovely, lively, passionate, emotional, energetic, intense, bright, kind young lady. Without this book, I don't know how I would've survived my daughter's younger years. It's now giving me tips for her teen years as well. There are sections for teens and adults in the updated version.Thank you so very much, Linda Budd. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12386407-living-with-the-active-alert-child-groundbreaking-strategies-for-parents](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12386407-living-with-the-active-alert-child-groundbreaking-strategies-for-parents) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*