MyParentingSource Learning Hub: Understanding Temperaments

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Respect and Celebrate Your Child's Unique Qualities and Strengths (Read more...)

Every child is different and every child is special.

Find out what your child is good at and use these strengths to build self-confidence and foster growth in other areas.

Monica Mitchell, Ph.D., Infant and Toddler Development, 2001 Cincinnati For the Love of Kids® Parenting Conference.

Respect and Celebrate Your Child's Unique Qualities and Strengths (Read more...)

Every child is different and every child is special.

Find out what your child is good at and use these strengths to build self-confidence and foster growth in other areas.

Monica Mitchell, Ph.D., Infant and Toddler Development, 2001 Cincinnati For the Love of Kids® Parenting Conference.

Respect and Celebrate Your Child's Unique Qualities and Strengths (Read more...)

Every child is different and every child is special.

Find out what your child is good at and use these strengths to build self-confidence and foster growth in other areas.

Monica Mitchell, Ph.D., Infant and Toddler Development, 2001 Cincinnati For the Love of Kids® Parenting Conference.

Always Praise Your Child's Successes (Read more...)

When she's able to go against her temperamental difficulty: for example, take a turn, stop a tantrum, be courageous or sharing.

Dr. Ron Taffel, Psy D., Raising Your More Spirited Child, 2000 Cincinnati For the Love of Kids® Parenting Conference.

Infants and Toddlers. At this stage, parents first get to know a child’s temperament. Temperamental traits may intensify as babies and toddlers go through major developmental changes.

Preschoolers and Kindergartners. Parents can really start laying the foundation for helping a child to manage her temperament. A parent can use school situations to help children work through their challenges with the security and support of an understanding parent.

Middleschoolers. Middleschoolers can start to understand themselves more and learn tools to manage their temperaments. They have the ability to put self calming techniques into practice.

Pre-Adolescents and Adolescents. The turbulence of adolescence can intensify temperamental traits. The self-management skills acquired in earlier years will be a safety net to fall back on. Teenagers can learn skills at this time as well.