Church, weddings, movies, restaurants... In some scenarios, you can't just let your high-energy child run loud and free. They need to sit still and stay quieter. But if they fight it, what do you do? In this episode, Anne and Carol share helpful insights about age, Type, and expectations. With some preparation and perspective, you can move through quiet events, while also helping your louder child get what they need. This episodes Parenting Practice Listen to this episode for tips that...

 The word to take from this episode: Filling! (Listen to find out) Discovering your child's Energy Type can transform your relationship. But have you ever felt stressed about determining their secondary Type, too? In this episode, Carol and Anne help you see how to be an effective Child Whispering parent—even if you don't know their secondary yet! Their tips will help you simplify how you see your child, for a happier relationship. This week’s Parenting Practice Have fun considering your...

How do you have "The Talk" with your children? You want to get it right. But you're not sure the best way or best age to go about it. How do you talk with your child about sex? In this episode, Carol and Anne share the two kinds of conversations that should happen separately. They also give specific tips for how to approach this topic with each of the 4 Types of children. Listen and feel more confident the next time your child seems curious.    This episode's Parenting Practice Pay...

Customize your approach and see results Every child is unique—and so is their potty training experience! Some kids drag out the diaper stage and others potty train themselves in a day.  To have a smoother potty training experience (for everyone, including you), it's important to know which of the 4 Types of children you're working with. Customizing your approach will make it easier for your child to potty train successfully.   This episode's Parenting Practice If you're in the potty...

Together, you're capable of creating their best school year yet. When you have school-age children, their school experience affects so many aspects of your family's life. How do you set them up for success all year? In this episode, Carol and Anne show you how you and your children can create the school experiences you want together. Their tips will help your children feel confident that they can create their lives.   This episode's Parenting Practice This week, set intentions for the...

Get these tips right and your introverted child won't shut you out. When you're a high-energy parent, raising a low-energy child isn't always intuitive. You can feel the tension between their pace and yours. In this episode, Carol and Anne help you understand your child's speed, their whininess, and their tendency to go inward. Try these tips and you'll build a balanced relationship where there's room for you both.  This week’s Parenting Practice Listen to the 3 tips in this week's...

Do you ever get worn out by a child who is busy, busy, busy? If you're a low-energy parent raising a high-energy child, you already know that the combo can leave you exhausted and your child stifled. What to do? In this episode, Carol and Anne help you better understand your extroverted child. Their 3 simple tips will help both you and your child get when you need, so that life and parenting feel more balanced. This week’s Parenting Practice If parenting is wearing you out, or things are...

You can have the agreeable, respectful relationship you want Type 4 children can be the easiest to parent—or the most challenging, depending on how you approach them.  In this episode, Carol and Anne share 3 mistakes that can cause sharp divisions between you and your Type 4 child. They give you tips that will help you forge deep parent/child bonds and a relationship of respect. This week’s Parenting Practice Listen to the 3 mistakes in this episode. Choose one and make the correction...

What to do when they get into everything... including matches. You love your Type 3 child. They're dynamic. They're strong. But you might make some mistakes along the way that squash their big energy. In this episode, Carol and Anne share 3 mistakes that shut down your Type 3 child's nature (and might actually make life harder for you). They give you tips of things to say and do to help your child grow into their best self. This week’s Parenting Practice Listen to this episode and choose...

Correct these mistakes and your child will relax into who they really are. You love your child. You're committed to helping them be their best. But if you're not aware, you can slip into mistakes that undermine your efforts. In this episode, Carol and Anne share 3 ways you might be wounding your Type 2 child's tender nature. Their suggestions will not only honor your child but help you deal with your child's endless questions. This week’s Parenting Practice Listen to this week's episode....

Even when you know your child's nature, you can make some honest mistakes. If you're a Child Whispering parent, you're committed to helping your child be their best self. But it can be easy to slip into some common mistakes. In this episode, Carol and Anne share 3 ways you might be shutting down your fun-loving child without realizing it. Their suggestions will help you honor the child who's naturally bright, bubbly, and playful. This week’s Parenting Practice Listen to this week's...

Ever get frustrated that your kids won't listen or take you seriously? Sometimes you're just too tired to stay consistent and follow through with consequences. You end up saying, "No, don't do that" to your kids several times—but they do it anyway! Then you feel as though you have to be louder and meaner to get them to listen.  In this episode, Carol & Anne talk about why it can be challenging for parents to follow through and the desperation that comes from a lack of consequences....

When your child is screaming in the car seat, it's stressful for everyone. You want to have an enjoyable experience, but when your child hates her car seat, that feels impossible! You've tried all the tricks and distractions you can think of. What else is there to do? In this episode, Carol & Anne talk about why each Type of child may hate their car seat—it's not the same for everyone! You'll learn the best questions to ask yourself, specific to your child's needs, so you can have a...

It can be frustrating for both you and your child when they meet resistance and start shutting down. What's going on in their minds - or lives - that makes them behave the way they do? In this episode, Carol & Anne give helpful insights about why each Type of child shuts down—and how that looks different for each one. You'll walk away with supportive strategies you can use, as well as questions you can ask your child when you notice them getting overwhelmed. This week’s Parenting...

If your child is frazzled, whiny, or stressed—something is out of balance. From small daily challenges, all the way to big life changes, your child's energy can be thrown out of balance. Instead of thinking that something is wrong with your child, look at the ways you can bring them back into balance. In this episode, Carol and Anne share "grounding" tips for all 4 Types of children. They'll help you identify when your child is stressed and how to support each Type of child in ways that...

When bedtime feels exhausting, it's time to make a change. Bedtime happens every night, so it seems like it should be easy. But for so many families, that's not the case! If prolonged bedtime routines and night waking are wearing you down, know that you're not the only one. In this episode Carol and Anne share bedtime needs for all 4 Types of children. They'll help you shorten bedtime and reconsider needs during the night. Let's get your family on the path to better sleep! This week’s...

Children have 4 main motivations to not tell the truth. Kids of all ages (and all 4 Energy Types) might say things that aren't true. If you call your child a liar, they're only more likely to lie. So what do you do? In this episode, Carol and Anne share the four main motivations that children have to bend, stretch, or invent the truth. This episode will help you understand your child and give you the words you need to talk about truth. This week’s Parenting Practice If your child has not...

Every parent has their limit. How do you handle yours? It's a given that you'll feel annoyed at your child at some point. But the way you react when you're annoyed can have long-lasting effects on your children—and not always for the better. In this episode, Carol and Anne share useful ways to deal with your annoyance without shaming your child. Their insight will help you manage annoyance, from everyday bothers to deeper triggers you need to heal. This week’s Parenting Practice The next...

Good communication makes everything easier.  Between 18 months and 3 years, your child is pushing for new independence. But they don't always know how to say what they want—which can lead to frustration, for both of you. In this episode, Carol and Anne share the communication tendencies of all 4 Types of children. Their examples will help you make simple changes, so that you and your little one can communicate more easily. This week’s Parenting Practice Use your words. Notice times that...

Have you received an email or a phone call from the school? No parent wants to hear that their child is the problem student. But what if you receive the message that your child is causing problems in class?   In this episode, Anne shares her personal experience with receiving messages from her Type 3 daughter's teacher. Her story and Carol's insights can help you navigate challenging conversations and easily find resolution for everyone involved. This week’s Parenting Practice Identify an...

Is your relationship with your child stuck or full of conflict? With some children, you have an easy, effortless bond. But sometimes, the relationship is rockier. What do you do when you and your child are at odds? In this episode, Carol and Anne share insight to consider when you have continual upsets or lack connection with a child. Whatever the issue, there's a good chance it goes back to the energetic patterning of their birth. Listen in for stories about how this issue plays out—and...

Do you have a parenting problem you can't seem to fix? It's tempting to try to fix your child's frustrating behavior. But consider the possibility that certain issues don't start with your child—they start with you. Which is good news! That means you can do something about them. In today's episode, Carol and Anne share the general challenge each Type of parent has, and how that can affect your child. As you try their tips, you'll see your child's behavior start to self-correct. This...

How often does worry affect your parenting? Your toddler throws a tantrum in public. Your child wants to wear an outfit that looks insane. Your grade-schooler refuses to do their homework. In those scenarios, how much do you worry what other people think? In this episode, Carol and Anne share tips to help you let go of worry and prioritize what's most important—your relationship with your child. This week’s Parenting Practice Consider your most recent parenting decisions. Which ones do...

How do you help your child be their best self? Your child has many natural gifts. But if they get out of balance, those gifts can become challenges. How you coach your child makes all a difference. In this episode, Carol and Anne help you see how to talk to your child about their gifts. You'll hear insight to coach your child through their unique challenges, so that they become stronger and more balanced in the end.  This week’s Parenting Practice Take some time this week to coach your...

One of your children is not like the others... They're loud and busy and active all the time—and you're just not. Unless you're intentional in meeting their needs, you can start to feel worn out, and they can start to feel like the black sheep. In this episode, Carol and Anne help you create space for a higher-energy, extroverted child in a family of lower energy. With some simple tips and activities, you can make sure all of you have room to thrive. This week’s Parenting Practice If you...