075. How to Use Personality Insights to Improve Your Approach to Parenting
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I wanted to connect with my stepdaughter, Annika from day 1. But sometimes — if I was really honest, she drove me a bit nuts.
Her habits, choices, and approach to life were waaayyy different than mine. I spent a lot of energy trying to "correct" her, but usually, I was left exhausted and it never seemed to make a difference.
I couldn't understand why she just didn't seem to get it — and that wedge of frustration created distance between us…
…exactly the opposite of the connection I was looking for.
Finally, I started learning about personality-focused parenting. I spent just a little time discovering Annika's personality type - how she organized and viewed the world, made decisions, and derived energy.
I was amazed at how this small insight changed the way I connected with her. And it didn't stop there!
Listen in on this episode to hear about how discovering personality types has impacted all the relationships in our family…
You'll Discover:
Why it's important to recognize the uniqueness of each child in your home
How parenting might impact kids' Self-perceptions
How personality-focused parenting impacts teaching
Why personality-focused parenting is powerful for bonding with step-kids
Resources from this Episode:
Book Suggestion: Nurture by Nature by Paul Tieger & Barbara Barron-Tieger
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