How to understand your child’s temperament (Reissue)

About this episode

Dr. Nanika Coor discusses how understanding a child's temperament can enhance parenting and foster positive interactions.

716.Temperament is believed to be innate, meaning it is present at birth and remains relatively stable throughout a person's life. Understanding how your particular child’s temperament interacts with their environment—and you are your child’s environment—helps you set them up for success and increases opportunities for positive interactions. In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor explains how leaning into your child’s temperament can help you lower resistance and increase calm and cooperation. Project Parenthood is a Quick and Dirty Tips  podcast, hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor.  Have a question for Project Parenthood? Email: parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com Discover more from Project Parenthood! Facebook Newsletter Find transcripts on the Quick and Dirty Tips Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Nanika Coor

Topics covered

• child temperament
• parenting
• child development
• positive interactions
• cooperation

Keywords

• temperament
• parenting
• child behavior
• environment
• cooperation

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