The Child Whisperer Podcast with Carol Tuttle & Anne Brown

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5 Steps to Create Successful Family Dinners Oct 11, 2021

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Let's make mealtime meaningful Family dinners bring people together and contribute to your children's success and sense of stability. But what if getting everyone to the table feels like a feat—or a fight? In this episode, Carol and Anne share simple ways to help you all sit down for meaningful meals together. Just a few small changes can make a world of difference, no matter which of the 4 Types of children you're raising. This week’s Parenting Practice Ask yourself if family dinners are going the way you would like them to. If not, choose one of the tips from this podcast episode to put into practice. It takes practice to find what works for your family, so be patient, find out what's getting in the way, and create the experience you want together. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Eating Tendencies for Your Type 4 Child Sep 13, 2021

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When your child doesn't want foods to touch... Does your child have a short list of foods they will eat? Do they prefer to eat the same meal every day? Do they need to know food plans in advance? In this episode, Carol and Anne share possible eating tendencies of Type 4 children. You'll see how their all-or-nothing nature can manifest at mealtimes, and how to make the experience enjoyable for both you and your child. This episode’s Parenting Practice Listen to this week's episode. Pay attention to which tip catches your attention. Then practice that tip throughout the week as you communicate about mealtime, prepare food, or sit down to eat. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Eating Tendencies for Your Type 3 Child Aug 16, 2021

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For the child who is always on the go. Does your determined child resist sitting down to eat? Or do they love eating so much that they inhale their food too fast? In this episode, Carol and Anne share common tendencies of Type 3 children for mealtime and snacks. You'll get insight into how your child's naturally swift movement applies to eating, so you can support them. This episode’s Parenting Practice Listen to this week's episode and notice which tip is true to your Type 3 child (or yourself if you're a Type 3). Then practice that tip throughout the week to help your child . See what a difference it makes! Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Eating Tendencies for Your Type 2 Child Jul 19, 2021

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For the child who is all about comfort food. Do you have a child with a particular palate? These sensitive eaters can use parental support to help them have a healthy connection with food. In this episode, Carol and Anne share common tendencies of Type 2 children at mealtimes. You'll learn tips to support them in trying new foods and communicating their needs—as well as some meal-planning insight for the Type 2 adults in your house. This episode’s Parenting Practice Listen to this week's episode and notice which tip stands out to you for your Type 2 child (or yourself if you're a Type 2). Then practice that tip throughout the week when your child sits down to eat. See what a difference it makes! Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Eating Tendencies for Your Type 1 Child Jun 21, 2021

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How to help them eat well and still have fun? How do you honor your Fun-Loving Type 1 Child's need for social interaction and random fun while also ensuring they're learning table manners and eating enough healthy food? In this episode, Carol and Anne take a look at what a Type 1 child's natural eating tendencies are. You'll learn tips to help them (and you, if you're a Type 1 parent!) have a pleasant, uplifting mealtime together. This episode's Parenting Practice Apply two of the tips, one for your child, and one for you (if you're a Type 1) to your food experience. What can you tweak that's going to make it a more supportive and positive experience? Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Simple Organization Tips for Your Type 4 Child May 24, 2021

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How to help them take ownership of the right spaces Your More Serious Type 4 Child may be the tidiest—or the messiest. How do you support their natural ability to create order in their world? In this episode, Carol and Anne are joined by Diane in Denmark for the final episode in this series of life and space organization for all 4 Types. Listen for tips that will help your More Serious Child find both inner and outer balance. This episode's Parenting Practice Consider where your Type 4 child is living their all-or-nothing nature in their life routines and organization. Listen to this episode and notice which one really speaks to you and gets your attention. Put that tip into practice. (Bonus practice: Apologies and accountability go a long way with a Type 4 child. If you find a mistake you've made by listening to this podcast say, "I'm learning some things and I'd like to approach it differently and to have a conversation about it." Treat them they are the more serious child. They can have a more adult-like conversation with you even as a 8-year-old. Involve them in what you're putting into practice this week.) Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Practical Organization Tips for Your Type 3 Child Apr 26, 2021

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How to tap into their determined energy Your Determined Type 3 Child is a natural go-getter. But do they miss important details when they clean? Or do they resist when they're not motivated enough? In this episode, Carol, Anne, and Diane in Denmark share tips to help a Type 3 use their energy well in their space and life routines. Diane's motto about getting things done can help your whole family! This episode's Parenting Practice Where is your biggest pain point with helping your Type 3 child clean up and follow through? Listen to this episode and pay attention to which tip really stands out to you. Try it. Put it into practice. Involve your child in it, and see what a difference it makes in your day-to-day experience together. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Gentle Organization Tips for Your Type 2 Child Mar 29, 2021

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How to help them let go of clutter AND stress How do you help your Sensitive Type 2 Child to manage their tendency to make piles and to hold onto sentimental things? In this episode, Carol and Anne are joined by YouTuber Diane in Denmark, who teaches people how to have a happy, organized life. Her tips for Type 2 children will help your sensitive child stay tidy in a calming way. This episode’s Parenting Practice As you would expect, the parenting practice this week is to implement one of Diane's tips. Type 2 children can shut down when things feel too intense, so these comforting approaches will actually save you time. in the long run. Start with one tip and then add another one. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Fun organization Tips to Help Your Type 1 Child Mar 01, 2021

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How to cut through the clutter without confining them The Fun-loving Type 1 Child can sometimes have a reputation for being messy or cluttered. But that doesn't have to be the case! In this episode, Carol and Anne are joined by Diane in Denmark—a Type 1 who teaches other people how to be organized in their home and life. Her tips for Type 1 children will help them be organized while still honoring their light nature. This episode's Parenting Practice Choose one of the tips from this episode and practice it, whether you're a Type 1 yourself, or you have a Type 1 child that you parent. For more organizational tips and inspiration, visit Diane in Denmark's YouTube channel. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Top 3 Tips for an Organized Household Feb 01, 2021

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A breath of fresh air to make your home happier. Kids, meals, work, laundry, homework, chores... Does it ever start to feel like way too much to manage? And you'll never quite get on top of it? In this episode, Carol and Anne are joined by Diane in Denmark for some family-saving tips to make life smoother. Her top 3 tips give you time to relax more in the evening and prioritize what matters most to your family. This episode’s Parenting Practice Try one of the tips in this week's episode! Like Diane says, don't try to do it all at once. By introducing one new idea at a time, you teach your family a routine that you can build on. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

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