The Child Whisperer by Carol Tuttle Read Free Book Online
Authors: Carol Tuttle
both direction and space to make mistakes, so they can learn which of their ideas might be best to act on, and which are best to just appreciate as fun ideas and then let go.
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Child Whisperer Tip: As a parent, you do not have to take responsibility for following through on every idea your Type 1 child has. It’s just not possible! Nor is it helpful for your child. In an attempt to teach them responsibility, you might insist that they carry out an idea that was just that—an idea. You might try to shut down the endless ideas because they overwhelm you. Let go of your anxiety about all their ideas and just appreciate how many of them your child has!
My oldest daughter, Jenny, is a bright and cheery Type 1. She is full of ideas. As her mother, I used to think that she needed to learn to follow through on every idea she came up with. The day I realized that all her ideas did not have to turn into results—and that the idea alone was valuable for her—we had a lot more fun celebrating her ideas. Try acknowledging your child’s ideas as good and fun. Sometimes, that’s all a Type 1 child needs to feel validated and move to the next new thing.
Fun-loving Type 1 children are socially oriented. Their gift for living in the present and being naturally optimistic means they make friends easily, with everyone! As they grow, Type 1 children become very devoted to their friends. Other people and children are drawn to them because their energy makes things more carefree and light wherever they go. They are natural experts at cheering people up. For a Type 1 child, life’s meant to be fun and happy!
Child Whisperer Tip: A mom shared with me that she used to say to her six-year-old, “Everything doesn’t need to be a game!” Then she realized that for a Type 1 child, it does! Type 1 children have a natural orientation to the light, the playful, and the animated in life. They love surprises, games, and pretending. That’s a good thing. Honor your Type 1 child’s orientation to keep things light and playful by making little games out of ordinary tasks (getting dressed, grocery shopping, getting the mail) and you will find that your child brightens up.
How can you make your own family’s daily activities a little more fun for your Type 1 child? List some ideas here:
Personality Traits: Social and Fun
When Type 1 children are honored in living true to themselves, their personalities shine. Other people often describe them as cheerful, friendly, charismatic, outgoing, funny, or cute. Their animated nature bubbles over into everything they do and say. A Type 1 child’s personality engages other people in a fun, social and entertaining way, which often makes them the center of attention. They are little social butterflies, even as babies and toddlers—a quality of being that helps them make friends easily throughout their entire lives.
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HENRY’S STORY
Making Friends With Everyone!
Henry started speaking at 10 months and hasn’t stopped since. When he learned his address he started telling it to everyone—including complete strangers at the store. His parents had to tell him to stop inviting everyone over to their house!
. . . .
Your Type 1 child’s naturally bright, bubbly personality might be judged as a weakness in certain situations—sometimes even by you. These children might be labeled hyperactive, flighty, or irresponsible. Your Type 1 child will not be naturally structured or serious, and demanding that they become so will only make them doubt their natural spontaneity and cheeriness.
It is your job as a parent to help your child to recognize that their natural movement is valuable. Acknowledge the strength in your Type 1 child’s natural tendencies before trying to teach them how to manage those tendencies better.
Thought and Feeling Process: Quick and Random
Thoughts for a Type 1 child are quick and spontaneous. They jump from one idea to another quickly and randomly. If you parent
. . . .
Child Whisperer Tip: As a parent, you do not have to take responsibility for following through on every idea your Type 1 child has. It’s just not possible! Nor is it helpful for your child. In an attempt to teach them responsibility, you might insist that they carry out an idea that was just that—an idea. You might try to shut down the endless ideas because they overwhelm you. Let go of your anxiety about all their ideas and just appreciate how many of them your child has!
My oldest daughter, Jenny, is a bright and cheery Type 1. She is full of ideas. As her mother, I used to think that she needed to learn to follow through on every idea she came up with. The day I realized that all her ideas did not have to turn into results—and that the idea alone was valuable for her—we had a lot more fun celebrating her ideas. Try acknowledging your child’s ideas as good and fun. Sometimes, that’s all a Type 1 child needs to feel validated and move to the next new thing.
Fun-loving Type 1 children are socially oriented. Their gift for living in the present and being naturally optimistic means they make friends easily, with everyone! As they grow, Type 1 children become very devoted to their friends. Other people and children are drawn to them because their energy makes things more carefree and light wherever they go. They are natural experts at cheering people up. For a Type 1 child, life’s meant to be fun and happy!
Child Whisperer Tip: A mom shared with me that she used to say to her six-year-old, “Everything doesn’t need to be a game!” Then she realized that for a Type 1 child, it does! Type 1 children have a natural orientation to the light, the playful, and the animated in life. They love surprises, games, and pretending. That’s a good thing. Honor your Type 1 child’s orientation to keep things light and playful by making little games out of ordinary tasks (getting dressed, grocery shopping, getting the mail) and you will find that your child brightens up.
How can you make your own family’s daily activities a little more fun for your Type 1 child? List some ideas here:
Personality Traits: Social and Fun
When Type 1 children are honored in living true to themselves, their personalities shine. Other people often describe them as cheerful, friendly, charismatic, outgoing, funny, or cute. Their animated nature bubbles over into everything they do and say. A Type 1 child’s personality engages other people in a fun, social and entertaining way, which often makes them the center of attention. They are little social butterflies, even as babies and toddlers—a quality of being that helps them make friends easily throughout their entire lives.
. . . .
HENRY’S STORY
Making Friends With Everyone!
Henry started speaking at 10 months and hasn’t stopped since. When he learned his address he started telling it to everyone—including complete strangers at the store. His parents had to tell him to stop inviting everyone over to their house!
. . . .
Your Type 1 child’s naturally bright, bubbly personality might be judged as a weakness in certain situations—sometimes even by you. These children might be labeled hyperactive, flighty, or irresponsible. Your Type 1 child will not be naturally structured or serious, and demanding that they become so will only make them doubt their natural spontaneity and cheeriness.
It is your job as a parent to help your child to recognize that their natural movement is valuable. Acknowledge the strength in your Type 1 child’s natural tendencies before trying to teach them how to manage those tendencies better.
Thought and Feeling Process: Quick and Random
Thoughts for a Type 1 child are quick and spontaneous. They jump from one idea to another quickly and randomly. If you parent
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