In this episode, we delve into the Enneagram Type 1, known as The Perfectionist. The Enneagram serves as a powerful tool to help parents recognize their unconscious thought patterns, enabling them to guide their children toward self-awareness and positive transformation. Type 1 children often fixate on imperfections in their environment and themselves, striving for perfection and control. We start with an introduction to Enneagram Type 1, explaining how these individuals tend to focus on what...

In this transformative episode, we delve deep into the struggles of Enneagram Type 8, exploring how their quest for control and fear of vulnerability shape their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Whether you’re a Type 8 or a parent of one, this episode offers vital insights into managing these powerful dynamics. We'll revisit some foundational concepts from Episode 15, emphasizing their importance in understanding all Enneagram types. For those familiar, feel free to jump ahead to the...

I am not exaggerating when I tell you that this episode could transform your life! I speak from personal experience because the practice I am going to tell you about changed mine. This will be the first of an Enneagram series where I talk about the struggles of all nine types, how those struggles effect our thoughts and feelings and then how you can reframe the thoughts and coach your children to do the same. I started a podcast in mid April 2024 called Not So Normal Parenting. There are some...

Today’s episode applies to every human being on the planet! The perceiving and judging functions J and P in the Myers-Briggs system, determine how we live our lives. The P types are driving a convertible through life with the wind in their hair an no particular destination in mind. The J types are driving a sedan on a highway with a GPS. They are more serious, intentional, and structured. But what happens when you mix the two up and put them all under one roof? Opposites attract so there is a...

In this episode, we delve into the age-old debate of nature versus nurture and its impact on our temperament. Discover the findings of an eighty-year Harvard happiness study, revealing that 50% of our happiness capacity is determined by our temperament, which is set at birth. Despite this, we often focus on changing our circumstances rather than accepting our inherent strengths. We explore how temperament influences our reactions to life's challenges and how understanding our children's...

Do you feel like you are parenting a unicorn? Does it ever seem like they are the H CH Cr dog in a dog park of golden doodles? Or maybe I just described how you feel? Some personality types are rare, making up only .05% of the population! These lovely souls often go around feeling insecure because they feel like something is wrong with them since they aren’t like everyone else. It is like being a lefty in a righty society! These are the intuitive types. The Scarecrows from the Wizard of Ox...

In this episode Wendy talks about the 3 centers of intelligence in the enneagram system. The Bodoy center which is concerned with control, autonomy and centers around the emotion of anger. The Heart center concerned with attention and self image centers around grief or shame and the Head center, concerned with security and systems or beliefs centers around the emotion of fear or anxiety. We will talk about all nine types and what the fixate on. We will also talk about how people misunderstand...

Because this personality type often feels overlooked, it is critical that they feel seen by the most important people in their lives: their parents and siblings. Sometimes their negative emotions can stay buried for weeks without your child even knowing what is bothering them.   My 22 year old son Nathan (who is now graduating with a Pre-Med degree) struggled with ADHD, OCD, anxiety and sensory processing disorder. Through understanding his temperament, as a highly sensitive introvert and a...

ntroverted Thinking Lion ISTP (Introverted Sensing Thinking and Perceiving), Type 8 individuals are intellectually sharp but may lack emotional intelligence, making self-awareness essential. Their affinity for systems makes understanding temperament valuable. Female thinkers constitute only 25% of the population, underscoring the importance of teaching appropriate interactions with women. It's crucial to acknowledge and validate their uniqueness. Encourage Introverted thinking (Ti)...

Ever find yourself wondering if your child's behavior is normal? Some personality types don’t respond to traditional parenting. This could be why you are feeling stressed and uncertain how to handle their sibling rivalry, explosive tantrums, disorganization, picky eating, impulsivity, sleep problems, low empathy, high sensitivity or fill in the blank.  Maybe you and your partner don’t feel as close as you once did. Due to all the crazy, you may have lost sight of the connection that brought...

Phil and his family are You Tubers who travel the world. Their website is followabc.com. A B C stands for Always Be Changing which has been the theme of Phil's life. He talks about how his parent's use of simple logic made sense to him as a child. He talks about his exploration, wandering attention in school and round about career path. INTP's usually don't follow a conventional plan. He also talks about parenting his own ENTP son and redirecting his curiosity so that it isn't...

Sara Van Rensburg CEO of Potential Arena and ENTP, Extroverted, Intuitive, Thinking and Perceiving, talks about how she was in school. She shares how you can keep your ENTP from jumping from one thing to another How to collaborate, negotiate and how to communicate in a way that gets them to listen. How they take things apart and cans seem disrespectful How to handle their fast-acting creative mind How their mind works conceptually rather than linearly Understanding their impatience,...

Dr. Brandon Davison Tracy, pediatrician and owner of Colorado Kids Pediatrics in Denver Colorado, has practiced medicine for over 20 years is an ENFP. Extroverted, Intuitive, Feeling and Perceiving. He talks about social anxiety versus shyness, overachieving to avoid feelings of fear, battling selfish thoughts and the need to be happy all the time. We talk about "taming the monkey brain", big picture thinking versus being detail oriented, being unaware in his senses, sports, OCD, deciding on...

In this episode of Not So Normal Parenting, we delve into the fascinating realm of Thinkers and Feelers, exploring how these cognitive preferences shape not only decision-making but also parenting dynamics. Host [Host's Name] unpacks the essence of Thinking (T) and Feeling (F) in the context of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, shedding light on how individuals lean towards logic-driven judgments or decisions infused with empathy and consideration of emotions. Drawing from personal experiences...

In this episode, we take a broad view of introversion and extroversion, delving into the nuances of each type. From rechargers to absorbers in introversion, and players to talkers in extroversion, we navigate through the varied behaviors associated with these personality traits. Join us as we address common concerns of parents regarding their children's introverted tendencies. We debunk myths surrounding introversion, highlighting the distinction between shyness and introversion, with...

Join us in the latest episode of the Not So Normal Parenting Podcast as we uncover a powerful strategy for shaping your child's behavior while strengthening your bond with them. Host [Host's Name] introduces the transformative CREATE method, designed to address challenging behaviors while nurturing connection and control. Discover how understanding your child's emotions and strengths, revealing new rules in advance, and equipping them with coping strategies can pave the way for smoother...

In this episode Wendy talks about the 3 centers of intelligence in the enneagram system. The Body center which is concerned with control, autonomy and centers around the emotion of anger. The Heart center cncerned with attention and self image centers around grief or shame and the Head center, concerned with security and systems or beliefs centers around the emotion of fear or anxiety. We will talk about all nine types and what the fixate on.     Website: Get Free resources at...