The Child Whisperer Podcast with Carol Tuttle & Anne Brown

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.

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.

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.

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 week'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

Do your children's squabbles ever wear you out? It's exhausting sometimes. Your children love each other—but too often, they're at each other's throats. Ever wish they'd just get along? In this episode, Carol and Anne share tips and questions to help you create more calm in your home. Listen in for examples of how to help your children not just get along, but also honor and appreciate each other.   This episode's Parenting Practice The next time conflict breaks out between your children, rather than being in referee mode, put yourself in coach mode. How can you help them through the communication and sharing their feelings, speaking what they need, and also learning that respect and love for their siblings? Listen to this episode for tips on how to do that. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

How to feel confident about your child's Type. You've noticed that your child has a lower-movement energy. But do they express soft, snuggly Type 2 energy? Or more serious, still Type 4 energy? In this episode, Carol and Anne help you see the difference between Type 2 and Type 4 children in Carol's Energy Profiling system. They share personal examples, along with tips of what to look for. Listen in and you'll have info to help you be sure about your more introverted child's Type.    This episode's Parenting Practice If you are unsure about your child's Type, take the time to talk to them about it, help them determine with you. Rewatch the facial profiling videos or watch them for the first time if you haven't. Set the intention that you will recognize their Type. If you already know your child's Type, ask yourself how you can support that child in expressing their soft or serious nature. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Giving you a break is not your kids' responsibility. So how do you give one to yourself? Covid up-ended the lifestyles of families with children at home. We all got through that initial shock the best we could. Now, with some perspective, it's important to consider how to create a harmonious family in the midst of any big shift. In this episode, Carol is joined by Anne and special guest Jennifer to share great tips they learned with kids at home full-time—and how to give themselves a break!    This episode's Parenting Practice Look at your family's lifestyle and consciously choose to create more harmony in it. This might be as simple as scheduling a break for yourself, or your children from each other. Accept what is right now, and then ask yourself: What one thing can I do to allow more harmony in my family? Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.  

Your child will be so glad you listened. When your active or opinionated child is learning at home, you can run into some roadblocks. Using a Child Whisperer approach will make homeschooling easier for you and more enjoyable for them.  In this episode, Carol and Anne are joined by a homeschooling mom, with tips for the Type 3 Determined Child and Type 4 More Serious child. Listen for simple tips to build movement, focus, and motivation into your child's day.   This episode's Parenting Practice Listen to this episode and examine your own approach to your Type 3 or Type 4 child, or your approach as a Type 3 or Type 4 parent. What one (just one!) thing can you modify to honor their nature or yours to create a more successful at-home learning experience? Try it this week. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.  

Just a few simple shifts can make all the difference. More parents are homeschooling than ever before. Using a Child Whisperer approach will make it more enjoyable for everyone!  In this episode, Carol and Anne are joined by a homeschooling guest, with tips for the Type 1 fun-loving child and the Type 2 sensitive child. Listen for specific tips to help set up your homeschooling schedule and environment to best support your child's unique needs.   This week’s Parenting Practice Listen to this episode and examine your own approach to your Type 1 or Type 2 child (or your approach as a Type 1 or Type 2 parent). What one thing can you switch up that will be more honoring of their nature (or your nature) to create a more successful at-home learning experience? Try it this week. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

How to feel confident about your child's Type. So you know your child has a higher-movement energy. But do they express upward, light Type 1 energy? Or determined, push-forward Type 3 energy? In this episode, Carol and Anne help you see the difference between Type 1 and Type 3 children in Carol's Energy Profiling system. They share examples of movement and situations, along with tips of what to look for. Listen in and you'll have info to help you be sure about your high-energy child's Type.   This Episode's Parenting Practice If you are unsure about your child's Type, set the intention that it will be made clear to you within the week. Pay attention to the variables and differences shared in this episode. And if you already know your child's Type, ask yourself how you can support your higher-energy children in expressing their fun-loving or determined nature. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Which parenting books harmonize with your approach? With so many opinions and advice out there about parenting, how do you know which parenting books are worth your time? In this episode, Carol and Anne share their top parenting books that can work together with child whispering. When you know your child's unique Type, you're also better able to select books for the Type of child you're raising. Listen for their top recommendations.   This Episode's Parenting Practice Listen to the episode and pick a parenting book that you feel drawn to read. Or if it's been a while, open up The Child Whisperer or listen to the audio version in your car or while you're out for a walk. Continue putting into practice ideas and ahas that come, so you can do your best job as a parent. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

 Let's be intentional about getting back to "normal."  The Covid-19 quarantine gave us a moment to really examine our lives. As restrictions are lifting, it's worth asking: How do we hold onto those lessons?  In this episode, Carol and Anne share talk about the shift that showed many parents what was missing in their family. They share specific examples from Child Whisperer families and give tips to maintain a lifestyle that supports a healthy family. Listen in to support your family, too.   This episode's Parenting Practice Call a family meeting. Ask your family what they want to maintain in your family's lifestyle from the pandemic restrictions. What has been an unexpected benefit from Covid-19 that you want to hold onto? Your children's responses might surprise you. Write them down so that 6 months from now, you can read them and reevaluate how you're doing. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

What they need from you is simpler than you think. True to their all-or-nothing nature, a Type 4 child can be the easiest child to parent—or the most difficult. If you and your child have experienced conflict, you can do some simple, powerful things to straighten things out. In this episode, Carol and Anne share two key ways to make parenting this child easier for you, and help your Type 4 child feel loved. This episode's Parenting Practice Listen to this episode and then based on what you hear, ask yourself: How can I create more respect with my Type 4 child? By creating respectful rapport, your child will feel more supported and parenting will get easier. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

It really can be this simple...  Whether you appreciate your Type 3 child or they wear you out (or both!) a few simple changed can make your relationship more balanced and cooperative all around. In this episode, Carol and Anne share two simple changes that can lead to big results for both you and your Type 3 child. This episode's Parenting Practice Pick one of the phrases from this episode that stands out to you. Start using it with your Type 3 child, and you'll see better results, cooperation, and mutual appreciation starting today. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.  

Your Type 2 children will relax and whine less when you do these: What does your Type 2 child need from you that they're not getting? With just a little effort applied, you can have huge returns in your relationship with your child, while boosting their cooperation and well-being. In this episode, Carol and Anne share two subtle shifts that make parenting easier and your Type 2 child's life more comfortable. This Episode's Parenting Practice Listen to this episode for the 2 subtle shifts to make your relationship with your Type 2 child more comfortable. What personal a-has did you have while listening? And what can you start doing today that you're not to create more trust and rapport with your Type 2 child? Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

You love them. But do they FEEL it, based on their Type? You have so much to manage as a parent that sometimes, it's easy to forget the basics. This episode helps you remember two key things your Type 1 child needs from you in order to feel loved and light. In this episode, Carol and Anne share two key basics that make parenting easier and your Type 1 child's life happier. This episode's Parenting Practice Listen to this episode for the 2 simple tips to brighten your Type 1 child's experience. Which one can you start doing? Follow the "a-ha" you have while listening to easily create more fun with your Type 1 child. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

"What does Type 3 energy look like compared to ADHD?" This episode's question comes from a parent whose second-grader brings home bad behavior reports from school every week. She doesn't know if he's just a high-energy child or if he has a medical condition that needs attention.  In this episode, Carol and Anne share important questions to consider, resources to research, and things to pay attention in your unique child. This week’s Parenting Practice Don't settle. Medical conditions like ADHD are connected to brain health and so many factors affect the brain. Before going along with any educator's recommendation, educate yourself. Look into the resources in this episode. Trust that you will be led to the info that is correct for your child, so that you are informed about the decisions you make on your child's behalf. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

There's something they don't know how to tell you... Learning appropriate physical boundaries is part of childhood development. But what do you do when a child acts physically aggressive, even after they've been corrected and taught over and over? In this episode, Anne and Carol help you uncover the hidden message in your child's aggressive behavior. It could transform your entire family This week’s Parenting Practice If your child is presenting ongoing behavior that you can't seem to correct, step back. Way back. Rather than focus on the child's behavior, look at the whole situation, including family interactions, daily routines, and the Types of everyone involved. Ask for inspiration to see the larger issue. Once you see it, you have the power to influence a shift. Listen to this episode for tips. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Church, weddings, movies, restaurants... In some scenarios, you can't just let your high-energy child run loud and free. They need to sit still and stay quieter. But if they fight it, what do you do? In this episode, Anne and Carol share helpful insights about age, Type, and expectations. With some preparation and perspective, you can move through quiet events, while also helping your louder child get what they need. This episodes Parenting Practice Listen to this episode for tips that can help all 4 Types (even the quieter ones). The next time you need to enter a situation where your little ones are expected to sit still, prepare for it with this episode's tips, practice having a realistic expectation, and praise your child for how well they're doing. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

 The word to take from this episode: Filling! (Listen to find out) Discovering your child's Energy Type can transform your relationship. But have you ever felt stressed about determining their secondary Type, too? In this episode, Carol and Anne help you see how to be an effective Child Whispering parent—even if you don't know their secondary yet! Their tips will help you simplify how you see your child, for a happier relationship. This week’s Parenting Practice Have fun considering your child's secondary Energy Type (rather than seeing it as something essential to know). Listen to the tips in this episode and then pay attention to what your child is showing you in their actions this week. What is your child's secondary Type? Consider how that information may be useful to you in any challenges that have come up in your parenting lately. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

How do you have "The Talk" with your children? You want to get it right. But you're not sure the best way or best age to go about it. How do you talk with your child about sex? In this episode, Carol and Anne share the two kinds of conversations that should happen separately. They also give specific tips for how to approach this topic with each of the 4 Types of children. Listen and feel more confident the next time your child seems curious.    This episode's Parenting Practice Pay attention to your intuition. What opportunities are presenting for you to talk with your children about sex? Use the tips in this episode to have the conversations that set your children up for healthy, successful sexual experiences when they get older. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Customize your approach and see results Every child is unique—and so is their potty training experience! Some kids drag out the diaper stage and others potty train themselves in a day.  To have a smoother potty training experience (for everyone, including you), it's important to know which of the 4 Types of children you're working with. Customizing your approach will make it easier for your child to potty train successfully.   This episode's Parenting Practice If you're in the potty training phase, take a look at how you're approaching the experience. Listen to this episode and use the tips and techniques for your specific Type of child. Enjoy more success in leaving diapers behind! Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Together, you're capable of creating their best school year yet. When you have school-age children, their school experience affects so many aspects of your family's life. How do you set them up for success all year? In this episode, Carol and Anne show you how you and your children can create the school experiences you want together. Their tips will help your children feel confident that they can create their lives.   This episode's Parenting Practice This week, set intentions for the school year with your family—either one on one with your children, or together as a family. Write them out in clear phrases of what you're choosing to experience. Listen to this episode for tips on how to bring these desires to life.   Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Get these tips right and your introverted child won't shut you out. When you're a high-energy parent, raising a low-energy child isn't always intuitive. You can feel the tension between their pace and yours. In this episode, Carol and Anne help you understand your child's speed, their whininess, and their tendency to go inward. Try these tips and you'll build a balanced relationship where there's room for you both.  This week’s Parenting Practice Listen to the 3 tips in this week's episode. What stood out to you? You're good at making things happen right away. So make those changes so you can create more balance and harmony in your home with your children. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox. 

Do you ever get worn out by a child who is busy, busy, busy? If you're a low-energy parent raising a high-energy child, you already know that the combo can leave you exhausted and your child stifled. What to do? In this episode, Carol and Anne help you better understand your extroverted child. Their 3 simple tips will help both you and your child get when you need, so that life and parenting feel more balanced. This week’s Parenting Practice If parenting is wearing you out, or things are feeling out of balance with your child, listen to this episode and choose one tip to apply. Trust that are capable of creating more balance and harmony, so that you can be the parent that you want to be for your children. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox. 

You can have the agreeable, respectful relationship you want Type 4 children can be the easiest to parent—or the most challenging, depending on how you approach them.  In this episode, Carol and Anne share 3 mistakes that can cause sharp divisions between you and your Type 4 child. They give you tips that will help you forge deep parent/child bonds and a relationship of respect. This week’s Parenting Practice Listen to the 3 mistakes in this episode. Choose one and make the correction with the tips given. Go back to The Child Whisperer book and reread the Type 4 section, paying attention to the phases of development for your Type 4 child.  Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox. 

What to do when they get into everything... including matches. You love your Type 3 child. They're dynamic. They're strong. But you might make some mistakes along the way that squash their big energy. In this episode, Carol and Anne share 3 mistakes that shut down your Type 3 child's nature (and might actually make life harder for you). They give you tips of things to say and do to help your child grow into their best self. This week’s Parenting Practice Listen to this episode and choose the mistake that feels strongest to you. Use that as inspiration to make a change, so that your child doesn't have to heal from this later in life. What can you do today, this week, that validates your Type 3 child's true nature?  Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox. 

Correct these mistakes and your child will relax into who they really are. You love your child. You're committed to helping them be their best. But if you're not aware, you can slip into mistakes that undermine your efforts. In this episode, Carol and Anne share 3 ways you might be wounding your Type 2 child's tender nature. Their suggestions will not only honor your child but help you deal with your child's endless questions. This week’s Parenting Practice Listen to this week's episode. Which of the 3 mistakes do you see in your own parenting experience? Consider the ways that you can acknowledge your Type 2 child's gifts and better support their gentle, planned-out nature. Refer to the Type 2 section of The Child Whisperer book for additional insight. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox. 

Even when you know your child's nature, you can make some honest mistakes. If you're a Child Whispering parent, you're committed to helping your child be their best self. But it can be easy to slip into some common mistakes. In this episode, Carol and Anne share 3 ways you might be shutting down your fun-loving child without realizing it. Their suggestions will help you honor the child who's naturally bright, bubbly, and playful. This week’s Parenting Practice Listen to this week's episode. Which of the 3 mistakes do you see yourself in? What change can you make based on the suggestions? There's no shame or guilt in these mistakes—just an opportunity to be more aware as a parent and support your child in growing true to their nature. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox. 

Ever get frustrated that your kids won't listen or take you seriously? Sometimes you're just too tired to stay consistent and follow through with consequences. You end up saying, "No, don't do that" to your kids several times—but they do it anyway! Then you feel as though you have to be louder and meaner to get them to listen.  In this episode, Carol & Anne talk about why it can be challenging for parents to follow through and the desperation that comes from a lack of consequences. You'll learn simple, helpful tips that you can start applying today to create a more harmonious home.  This week’s Parenting Practice Look at the parts of your life where you may have gotten yourself into a parenting rut due to a lack of follow-through and desperate threats. What are the common situations in your family where your kids push boundaries? Consider the natural cause and effect consequences you could enforce without yelling or arguing. It's possible to have impeccable follow-through, true to your Type. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox. 

When your child is screaming in the car seat, it's stressful for everyone. You want to have an enjoyable experience, but when your child hates her car seat, that feels impossible! You've tried all the tricks and distractions you can think of. What else is there to do? In this episode, Carol & Anne talk about why each Type of child may hate their car seat—it's not the same for everyone! You'll learn the best questions to ask yourself, specific to your child's needs, so you can have a harmonious drive that supports everyone. This week’s Parenting Practice Look at the overall movement of your child and use creative ideas to make the car ride more enjoyable. How can you make it more fun for your Type 1 child? For your Type 2 child, how can they feel more comfortable? If you have a Type 3 child, how could you make it more of a challenge, a practical experience? And finally, for Type 4, how can you reason with them and make it clear for their matter-of-fact minds? Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox. 

It can be frustrating for both you and your child when they meet resistance and start shutting down. What's going on in their minds - or lives - that makes them behave the way they do? In this episode, Carol & Anne give helpful insights about why each Type of child shuts down—and how that looks different for each one. You'll walk away with supportive strategies you can use, as well as questions you can ask your child when you notice them getting overwhelmed. This week’s Parenting Practice Notice when your child starts shutting down. What's going on in their environment? Use the question for your Type of child so you can involve them in making the situation more supportive. This will encourage them to be motivated in a more natural way true to their nature.  Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox. 

If your child is frazzled, whiny, or stressed—something is out of balance. From small daily challenges, all the way to big life changes, your child's energy can be thrown out of balance. Instead of thinking that something is wrong with your child, look at the ways you can bring them back into balance. In this episode, Carol and Anne share "grounding" tips for all 4 Types of children. They'll help you identify when your child is stressed and how to support each Type of child in ways that honor their true nature.  This week’s Parenting Practice The next time your child is out of sorts, use the simple tip for your Type of child to help them ground and re-center themselves so you can all have a beautiful, balanced experience together.  Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

When bedtime feels exhausting, it's time to make a change. Bedtime happens every night, so it seems like it should be easy. But for so many families, that's not the case! If prolonged bedtime routines and night waking are wearing you down, know that you're not the only one. In this episode Carol and Anne share bedtime needs for all 4 Types of children. They'll help you shorten bedtime and reconsider needs during the night. Let's get your family on the path to better sleep! This week’s Parenting Practice Assess your bedtime routine. Look at all the areas that affect bedtime: your child's bedroom, their Energy Type, and how can you support them in having a supportive routine. When you listen to this episode, what stands out to you? What thoughts come to mind? Between these tips and your intuition, you can help your child stay in bed so you'll all be more rested as a family. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Children have 4 main motivations to not tell the truth. Kids of all ages (and all 4 Energy Types) might say things that aren't true. If you call your child a liar, they're only more likely to lie. So what do you do? In this episode, Carol and Anne share the four main motivations that children have to bend, stretch, or invent the truth. This episode will help you understand your child and give you the words you need to talk about truth. This week’s Parenting Practice If your child has not been telling the truth, consider how you have been referring to this experience. Rather than reacting with dismay or punishment, approach them with curiosity about their real motive. What's going on? Get to the bottom of that first. Then help them get what they need, true to Type, so that they feel safe and empowered to tell the truth.  Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Every parent has their limit. How do you handle yours? It's a given that you'll feel annoyed at your child at some point. But the way you react when you're annoyed can have long-lasting effects on your children—and not always for the better. In this episode, Carol and Anne share useful ways to deal with your annoyance without shaming your child. Their insight will help you manage annoyance, from everyday bothers to deeper triggers you need to heal. This week’s Parenting Practice The next time you feel annoyed, ask yourself: What do I need to take care of? Am I hungry? Am I tired? Am I not taking care of myself? Do I need a break? What's the immediate solution right now? Do I need to set a boundary? If you notice that deeper issues keep coming up, visit The Carol Tuttle Healing Center and start healing your unresolved emotional patterns, so you can really show up for your kids.  Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Good communication makes everything easier.  Between 18 months and 3 years, your child is pushing for new independence. But they don't always know how to say what they want—which can lead to frustration, for both of you. In this episode, Carol and Anne share the communication tendencies of all 4 Types of children. Their examples will help you make simple changes, so that you and your little one can communicate more easily. This week’s Parenting Practice Use your words. Notice times that you can communicate more clearly and invite your children to use words. Use the tips from this episode to give them the words they need. While this week's practice is specifically directed toward toddlers who are learning to talk, you can also support your older children by communicating positively in the best way for their Type.  Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox. 

Have you received an email or a phone call from the school? No parent wants to hear that their child is the problem student. But what if you receive the message that your child is causing problems in class?   In this episode, Anne shares her personal experience with receiving messages from her Type 3 daughter's teacher. Her story and Carol's insights can help you navigate challenging conversations and easily find resolution for everyone involved. This week’s Parenting Practice Identify an unfavorable scenario that's causing stress. Put your attention on a more positive outcome that you want to experience. What does it feel like? Really believe that it is available to you. And then, match your language with the outcome you're picturing. Do some of the techniques Anne mentions in this episode to visualize in more detail. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox. 

Is your relationship with your child stuck or full of conflict? With some children, you have an easy, effortless bond. But sometimes, the relationship is rockier. What do you do when you and your child are at odds? In this episode, Carol and Anne share insight to consider when you have continual upsets or lack connection with a child. Whatever the issue, there's a good chance it goes back to the energetic patterning of their birth. Listen in for stories about how this issue plays out—and what to do to resolve it. This week’s Parenting Practice Think back to your child's birth. If you have multiple children, start with one child that you're having issues with or feeling a lack of connection. Listen to this episode to hear how the original event of birth can set up patterns of conflict later. If residue from that event is affecting your relationship, use the techniques in this episode to create a closer connection with your child. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox. 

Do you have a parenting problem you can't seem to fix? It's tempting to try to fix your child's frustrating behavior. But consider the possibility that certain issues don't start with your child—they start with you. Which is good news! That means you can do something about them. In today's episode, Carol and Anne share the general challenge each Type of parent has, and how that can affect your child. As you try their tips, you'll see your child's behavior start to self-correct. This week’s Parenting Practice Notice a challenge in your family and ask yourself, "What is this telling me about ME?" Use it as a mirror. What correction is being shown to you that needs to take place in your own being and your own self-care that will shift your family into more balance? What do you need to choose to create more balance in you so there's more balance in your family? Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox. 

How often does worry affect your parenting? Your toddler throws a tantrum in public. Your child wants to wear an outfit that looks insane. Your grade-schooler refuses to do their homework. In those scenarios, how much do you worry what other people think? In this episode, Carol and Anne share tips to help you let go of worry and prioritize what's most important—your relationship with your child. This week’s Parenting Practice Consider your most recent parenting decisions. Which ones do you make to prevent people thinking or saying something negative? Consider your priority. Do you care what other think of your parenting, or your child's welfare? Do those priorities prompt you to change any behavior? Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox. 

How do you help your child be their best self? Your child has many natural gifts. But if they get out of balance, those gifts can become challenges. How you coach your child makes all a difference. In this episode, Carol and Anne help you see how to talk to your child about their gifts. You'll hear insight to coach your child through their unique challenges, so that they become stronger and more balanced in the end.  This week’s Parenting Practice Take some time this week to coach your child, to acknowledge how well they are using their gifts, and give them feedback on how they can continue to develop their gifts. Instead of disciplining and correcting them, coach them in becoming more aware of who they are and how to use their natural tendencies to benefit themselves and others. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox. 

One of your children is not like the others... They're loud and busy and active all the time—and you're just not. Unless you're intentional in meeting their needs, you can start to feel worn out, and they can start to feel like the black sheep. In this episode, Carol and Anne help you create space for a higher-energy, extroverted child in a family of lower energy. With some simple tips and activities, you can make sure all of you have room to thrive. This week’s Parenting Practice If you are a lower-movement family, assess how well are you supporting your higher-movement child or children who are the exception to the family movement. Use the ideas in the episode so your child can get what they need and enjoy being part of your family. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox. 

Your family is unique—and each child can thrive in it. Your family is loud and active, with a lot of energy moving through the house. But does one of your children not quite fit that mold? In this episode, Carol and Anne help you create space for a lower-energy, introverted child in a family of big energy. With some simple tips and conversations, you can make sure all of you have room to thrive. This week’s Parenting Practice Take note of the Energy Types of your family members. What is your balance of high and low energy? Try the tips in this episode to help each child in your family feel included, supported, and very much a part of the family unit. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox. 

"Gentle." "Be soft." Do you get tired of repeating it? Toddlers need coaching when interacting with babies. And most of the things parents try may actually just wear everyone out. In this episode, Carol and Anne share tips to help all 4 Types of children interact with babies. You'll find out why telling some kids to "be soft" will just backfire—and what you can say instead for better success. This week’s Parenting Practice Open your copy of The Child Whisperer book. Go to the end of the chapter for your child's Type. Read the phrases for children 18 months to 3 years old. How well you are creating space for your child's natural movement and curiosity? Make changes that call to you. Your toddler may naturally find more balance in how they interact with baby. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.