Temperament: Mood

MOOD is one of the innate temperament traits. Some people are born with a Sunny mood and some with a SERIOUS mood. Read More »

Temperament: Distractibility

I think most parents would say, without reflecting too much, that they would like their children to be low in distractibility, one of the nine temperament traits. I think most parents would say, without reflecting too much, that they would like their children to be low in distractibility, one of the nine temperament traits. Read More »

Temperament: First Reaction

One of our temperament traits, our innate reaction to the world, is First Reaction. Some people love novelty and change while others react with caution to new situations. Read More »

Temperament - Parenting Strategies for Children Who Are "Difficult"

Interestingly, the traits that are easy for some parents to accept may not be easy for others to accept. Read More »

The Temperament Worksheet

Examine how your child and you and your partner fit, or do not fit, together as a family with this worksheet.  Read More »

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The Temperament Wheel

The Temperament Wheel is a visual way to look at your temperament traits and those of your child. Read More »

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Temperament Trait Strategies: Sensitivity

  Sensitivity : On The Temperament Wheel, is your child high or low?  Read More »

Temperament Trait Strategies: Regularity

  Regularity : On The Temperament Wheel, is your child high or low?  Low Regularity – this child is hard to predict.  It's difficult to tell when they're hungry or tired. Read More »

Temperament Trait Strategies: Positivity/Mood

  Positivity/Mood: On The Temperament Wheel, is your child high or low?  Low Positivity – this child is serious and more difficult to please.  These children find it hard to have a positive attitude when they experience a setback. Read More »