Let's make mealtime meaningful   Family dinners bring people together and contribute to your children's success and sense of stability. But what if getting everyone to the table feels like a feat—or a fight? In this episode, Carol and Anne share simple ways to help you all sit down for meaningful meals together. Just a few small changes can make a world of difference, no matter which of the 4 Types of children you're raising. This week’s Parenting Practice Ask yourself if family dinners...

When your child doesn't want foods to touch...   Does your child have a short list of foods they will eat? Do they prefer to eat the same meal every day? Do they need to know food plans in advance? In this episode, Carol and Anne share possible eating tendencies of Type 4 children. You'll see how their all-or-nothing nature can manifest at mealtimes, and how to make the experience enjoyable for both you and your child.  This episode’s Parenting Practice Listen to this week's episode. Pay...

For the child who is always on the go. Does your determined child resist sitting down to eat? Or do they love eating so much that they inhale their food too fast? In this episode, Carol and Anne share common tendencies of Type 3 children for mealtime and snacks. You'll get insight into how your child's naturally swift movement applies to eating, so you can support them. This episode’s Parenting Practice Listen to this week's episode and notice which tip is true to your Type 3 child (or...

For the child who is all about comfort food. Do you have a child with a particular palate? These sensitive eaters can use parental support to help them have a healthy connection with food. In this episode, Carol and Anne share common tendencies of Type 2 children at mealtimes. You'll learn tips to support them in trying new foods and communicating their needs—as well as some meal-planning insight for the Type 2 adults in your house.   This week’s Parenting Practice Listen to this week's...

How to help them eat well and still have fun? How do you honor your Fun-Loving Type 1 Child's need for social interaction and random fun while also ensuring they're learning table manners and eating enough healthy food? In this episode, Carol and Anne take a look at what a Type 1 child's natural eating tendencies are. You'll learn tips to help them (and you, if you're a Type 1 parent!) have a pleasant, uplifting mealtime together.  This episode's Parenting Practice Apply two of the tips,...

How to help them take ownership of the right spaces Your More Serious Type 4 Child may be the tidiest—or the messiest. How do you support their natural ability to create order in their world? In this episode, Carol and Anne are joined by Diane in Denmark for the final episode in this series of life and space organization for all 4 Types. Listen for tips that will help your More Serious Child find both inner and outer balance. This episode's Parenting Practice Consider where your Type 4...

How to tap into their determined energy Your Determined Type 3 Child is a natural go-getter. But do they miss important details when they clean? Or do they resist when they're not motivated enough? In this episode, Carol, Anne, and Diane in Denmark share tips to help a Type 3 use their energy well in their space and life routines. Diane's motto about getting things done can help your whole family!  This episode's Parenting Practice Where is your biggest pain point with helping your Type...

How to help them let go of clutter AND stress How do you help your Sensitive Type 2 Child to manage their tendency to make piles and to hold onto sentimental things? In this episode, Carol and Anne are joined by YouTuber Diane in Denmark, who teaches people how to have a happy, organized life. Her tips for Type 2 children will help your sensitive child stay tidy in a calming way. This episode’s Parenting Practice As you would expect, the parenting practice this week is to implement one...

How to cut through the clutter without confining them The Fun-loving Type 1 Child can sometimes have a reputation for being messy or cluttered. But that doesn't have to be the case! In this episode, Carol and Anne are joined by Diane in Denmark—a Type 1 who teaches other people how to be organized in their home and life. Her tips for Type 1 children will help them be organized while still honoring their light nature.   This episode's Parenting Practice Choose one of the tips from this...

A breath of fresh air to make your home happier. Kids, meals, work, laundry, homework, chores... Does it ever start to feel like way too much to manage? And you'll never quite get on top of it? In this episode, Carol and Anne are joined by Diane in Denmark for some family-saving tips to make life smoother. Her top 3 tips give you time to relax more in the evening and prioritize what matters most to your family.   This episode’s Parenting Practice Try one of the tips in this week's...

Do your children's squabbles ever wear you out? It's exhausting sometimes. Your children love each other—but too often, they're at each other's throats. Ever wish they'd just get along? In this episode, Carol and Anne share tips and questions to help you create more calm in your home. Listen in for examples of how to help your children not just get along, but also honor and appreciate each other.   This episode's Parenting Practice The next time conflict breaks out between your children,...

How to feel confident about your child's Type. You've noticed that your child has a lower-movement energy. But do they express soft, snuggly Type 2 energy? Or more serious, still Type 4 energy? In this episode, Carol and Anne help you see the difference between Type 2 and Type 4 children in Carol's Energy Profiling system. They share personal examples, along with tips of what to look for. Listen in and you'll have info to help you be sure about your more introverted child's Type.    This...

Giving you a break is not your kids' responsibility. So how do you give one to yourself? Covid up-ended the lifestyles of families with children at home. We all got through that initial shock the best we could. Now, with some perspective, it's important to consider how to create a harmonious family in the midst of any big shift. In this episode, Carol is joined by Anne and special guest Jennifer to share great tips they learned with kids at home full-time—and how to give themselves a...

Your child will be so glad you listened. When your active or opinionated child is learning at home, you can run into some roadblocks. Using a Child Whisperer approach will make homeschooling easier for you and more enjoyable for them.  In this episode, Carol and Anne are joined by a homeschooling mom, with tips for the Type 3 Determined Child and Type 4 More Serious child. Listen for simple tips to build movement, focus, and motivation into your child's day.   This episode's Parenting...

Just a few simple shifts can make all the difference. More parents are homeschooling than ever before. Using a Child Whisperer approach will make it more enjoyable for everyone!  In this episode, Carol and Anne are joined by a homeschooling guest, with tips for the Type 1 fun-loving child and the Type 2 sensitive child. Listen for specific tips to help set up your homeschooling schedule and environment to best support your child's unique needs.   This week’s Parenting Practice Listen to...

How to feel confident about your child's Type. So you know your child has a higher-movement energy. But do they express upward, light Type 1 energy? Or determined, push-forward Type 3 energy? In this episode, Carol and Anne help you see the difference between Type 1 and Type 3 children in Carol's Energy Profiling system. They share examples of movement and situations, along with tips of what to look for. Listen in and you'll have info to help you be sure about your high-energy child's...

Which parenting books harmonize with your approach? With so many opinions and advice out there about parenting, how do you know which parenting books are worth your time? In this episode, Carol and Anne share their top parenting books that can work together with child whispering. When you know your child's unique Type, you're also better able to select books for the Type of child you're raising. Listen for their top recommendations.   This Episode's Parenting Practice Listen to the...

 Let's be intentional about getting back to "normal."  The Covid-19 quarantine gave us a moment to really examine our lives. As restrictions are lifting, it's worth asking: How do we hold onto those lessons?  In this episode, Carol and Anne share talk about the shift that showed many parents what was missing in their family. They share specific examples from Child Whisperer families and give tips to maintain a lifestyle that supports a healthy family. Listen in to support your family,...

What they need from you is simpler than you think. True to their all-or-nothing nature, a Type 4 child can be the easiest child to parent—or the most difficult. If you and your child have experienced conflict, you can do some simple, powerful things to straighten things out. In this episode, Carol and Anne share two key ways to make parenting this child easier for you, and help your Type 4 child feel loved. This episode's Parenting Practice Listen to this episode and then based on what...

It really can be this simple...  Whether you appreciate your Type 3 child or they wear you out (or both!) a few simple changed can make your relationship more balanced and cooperative all around. In this episode, Carol and Anne share two simple changes that can lead to big results for both you and your Type 3 child. This week’s Parenting Practice Pick one of the phrases from this episode that stands out to you. Start using it with your Type 3 child, and you'll see better results,...

Your Type 2 children will relax and whine less when you do these: What does your Type 2 child need from you that they're not getting? With just a little effort applied, you can have huge returns in your relationship with your child, while boosting their cooperation and well-being. In this episode, Carol and Anne share two subtle shifts that make parenting easier and your Type 2 child's life more comfortable. This Episode's Parenting Practice Listen to this episode for the 2 subtle...

You love them. But do they FEEL it, based on their Type? You have so much to manage as a parent that sometimes, it's easy to forget the basics. This episode helps you remember two key things your Type 1 child needs from you in order to feel loved and light. In this episode, Carol and Anne share two key basics that make parenting easier and your Type 1 child's life happier. This episode's Parenting Practice Listen to this episode for the 2 simple tips to brighten your Type 1 child's...

"What does Type 3 energy look like compared to ADHD?" This episode's question comes from a parent whose second-grader brings home bad behavior reports from school every week. She doesn't know if he's just a high-energy child or if he has a medical condition that needs attention.  In this episode, Carol and Anne share important questions to consider, resources to research, and things to pay attention in your unique child. This week’s Parenting Practice Don't settle. Medical conditions...

There's something they don't know how to tell you... Learning appropriate physical boundaries is part of childhood development. But what do you do when a child acts physically aggressive, even after they've been corrected and taught over and over? In this episode, Anne and Carol help you uncover the hidden message in your child's aggressive behavior. It could transform your entire family This week’s Parenting Practice If your child is presenting ongoing behavior that you can't seem to...