Not only am I a successful business woman, I am a mother of 5 children and I learned a long time ago that when it comes to parenting there is no one cookie cutter approach that will work with all my children. It wasnt until I learned what type of people my children were, meaning what their natural tendencies were, how their brain worked, how they each moved about completing tasks in their own unique way, etc…that I finally understood the best parenting approach for each child. The best part was, It was easy to learn what Type my children were, as easy as looking at them.
I invite you to make parenting easier than you have ever imagined, by knowing what type of children you have, the information I have to share with you will help you do that!
September 22nd, 2009 at 8:57 am
I have 5 boys- Type 1, two Type 2s, Type 3, AND Type 4! I was always amazed how different they are- even starting in pregnancy! Thank you for this information- I am looking forward to your book about your child’s nature. I am much more understanding and a more effective mom now that I understand their nature. I am better able to teach my boys to better appreciate and understand each other now too. Despite stereotypes, all boys are not the same. I treasure each one even more now. Thank you.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:22 am
I can really understand my children better with energy profiling but I have not been able to deal woth them better yet. I don1t tell my type 3 to calm down anymore but do find myself getting frustrated when he is so active (weird for a type 1 to be saying) and I still find myself in control battles with my type 4 daughter. Jacki and Carol what are some of the things you do? Can’t wait for the book. Thank
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:38 am
Hi, just wanting to let you know how useful this information is. When are you going to bring out a parenting book. lol.
I am atype 1. at first i found it very hard to figure out which type i was, so i sent in my photo. for a few weeks i felt frustrated because, “how can i be cute and upbeat, after having enough i did the dressing your truth, today was the first day that i had my bright colours and new haircut, Ive had a few comments, that i look younger. Which totally made my day.
Thank you, I found you through eft radio with elenor
thanks a million Im so grateful.
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:41 am
Also just wonted to say that i have felt like ive been on a yellow brick road discovering myself back to the person who i trully am
September 29th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Well I am definately still learning, but just knowing the information has helped me understand each of them better. My Type 4 child loves to have all his Legos and toys organized just perfectly into separate boxes, whereas my type 1 child has 1 bucket he puts them all into. When my Type 3 or Type 1 child is being a little too active for me, I ask them to play upstairs or outside. My Type 2 child takes awhile to eat, and now I am more relaxed about that. I like realizing that there are many ways for each of my children to be a great child- they don’t all need to be (nor should they be!!) the same or like me.
September 30th, 2009 at 2:17 am
Jacki, your comment was very helpful for me. I will definetly try some of things you said. I am really trying to pay attention and see the times when they are being their true energy type and really support them. You see my husband is not into any of this energy stuff and he is a type three and wants everyone around him to be a type three. So my son who is a type three is a very exaggerated type 3 (he is a 3\1) so he does have lots of energy and my type 4 daughter is living in her secondary 3. There are moments when I see the 4 with her deterimined ‘I know what is best for me’ but I don’t see it at all in her organization, she is pretty messy. I am having a hard time getting both of them to listen to me. Like if I say let’s sit down to eat I will be saying it three to four times before anyone sits down and its usually after I have given a threat(which I really want to stop doing) Any suggestions? What type are you? Thanks again Tammi
October 1st, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Hi jacki and tammi,
I really need to read the book, I did the online course but I would love to know about the types in more detail. My daughter who is very organised very critical, high energy, I love her to bits, but she drives me nutty.
Your insights have made me realise that I could live in harmony with this beautiful child of mine.
October 3rd, 2009 at 7:31 am
I have found that whenever you have a struggle, you are struggling with yourself, and judging the situation as bad/frustrating. It’s much easier to observe, try new things, new tactics, and make learning fun. If your kids are not coming to the table when you would like, sit down with them, tell them you would like to ask only once, and have them come up with ideas. Maybe you use a dinner bell, and give them 5-10 minutes to appear! You can set a timer and whomever gets there before it goes off gets dessert. Just an example. All this takes time/energy to think of, but your kids can get brainstorming, and you will learn what works for each child. It takes a lot less energy than getting frustrated!
October 5th, 2009 at 1:53 am
Carolyn, what a great comment. You are so right. I am going to get them involved and keep asking myself why am I creating this!?
October 12th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Everyone in our house feels empowered and understood. I have a Type 3 son, a Type 4 daughter and an almost newborn I think will be a Type 2. I LOVE knowing the types in my family. There is a tremendous amount of harmony in our home. Even while I am a Type 4 mother and my husband is a Type 3. That makes for a very bold house-hold. But we work great! I rely on the strengths of each person. My Type 3 son loves to be told he’s so fast. He can do several things at once and can be distracted or disengaged if I need help. He also is extremely pleased when he saves my day and helps his sister. My Type 4 daughter watches how I clean and I caught her the other day making her bed and her brother’s–perfectly (well, at least to her–smooth blankets lines etc. . .all without being asked.) My children LOVE knowing their energy types and will often say to others when asked their age or name “I’m 3 and a half and I’m a Type 4″. They are really proud of who they are and what they’re able to do.