already started to overdevelop his secondary Type 4 nature by the time he was 15, as he no longer felt he could trust his true nature to help him succeed in life. Knowing his true nature made all the difference in understanding how to parent him and help heal his past wounds. I was very mindful to make things light for Mario and to support him in developing his gift for ideas and his love for people and having fun.
We had many difficult challenges that we needed to overcome, and it was not easy. I have to say that knowing about his Type 1 nature made all the difference in knowing how to better parent him. Today he is a successful young man who embraces his playful, animated nature and has learned to use his brilliant mind to succeed in life. He puts a smile on my face every time I am with him.
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Communication: Enthusiastic
These kids are chatty! Even from a young age, Type 1 children are verbal and motivated by social interaction. They love talking to anyone and their communication patterns are often friendly and inviting.
Type 1 children enjoy chit-chat, jumping from one idea to the next in a random way, and they prefer conversations that are light and uplifting. They often say what they think as soon as it comes to mind, even if that means that they interrupt someone else with the thought that just popped in their head.
Child Whisperer Tip: Your Type 1 child will probably interrupt you at times. Rather than shush your child when this happens, acknowledge them and let them know you will listen in a moment. If they persist, remind them that they do not need to interrupt you to be heard, and that you think that what they say is important. Make sure you really do ask them to wait only a moment before giving your attention—otherwise their quickly moving thought will be lost. Type 1 children only need a moment, as their ability to connect and disconnect quickly is an attribute that allows them to get their needs met very quickly.
Type 1 children get excited about what seems like the littlest thing—and parents may think they need to quiet down this excitement, thinking that some things are not worth getting that excited about. For a Type 1 child, they are.
Child Whisperer Tip: Admire and acknowledge your Type 1 child’s excitement and enthusiasm with simple compliments like these: “I am so glad you are having so much fun with that.” “That is so wonderful how much fun you are having.” “I love how much enthusiasm you have.” Your approval of their natural enthusiasm will mean so much to them, and it will also help them to naturally find a healthy balance of how much enthusiasm they express.
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JENS’ STORY
Saying Whatever Comes to Mind
Nine-year-old Jens will say whatever he’s thinking, right when he thinks it. He and his mother were talking in the car one day about what they wanted to do during summer vacation. In that moment, Jens saw a Burger King he’d never seen before. He disconnected immediately from talking about summer vacation and just lit up at the surprise of that Burger King he’d never noticed. He sounded as excited about that Burger King as he did about Christmas morning! That’s a Type 1 child.
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Communication for a Type 1 child is often loud and animated. They move their bodies and hands to communicate. Imagination even applies to language. They often make up their own words and silly phrases, just to make communicating that much more fun.
Child Whisperer Tip: Because a Type 1s natural movement is random, they may expect you to keep up and follow their train of thought, which might not look like it has any connections. If you get lost about what your Type 1 child is talking about, don’t make them retrace their steps. Just express your desire to understand what they’re talking about and celebrate with them.
Behavioral Tendencies
Family Relationships: Need play to feel loved.
Type 1 children are fun to be with. They are generally affectionate and
We had many difficult challenges that we needed to overcome, and it was not easy. I have to say that knowing about his Type 1 nature made all the difference in knowing how to better parent him. Today he is a successful young man who embraces his playful, animated nature and has learned to use his brilliant mind to succeed in life. He puts a smile on my face every time I am with him.
. . . .
Communication: Enthusiastic
These kids are chatty! Even from a young age, Type 1 children are verbal and motivated by social interaction. They love talking to anyone and their communication patterns are often friendly and inviting.
Type 1 children enjoy chit-chat, jumping from one idea to the next in a random way, and they prefer conversations that are light and uplifting. They often say what they think as soon as it comes to mind, even if that means that they interrupt someone else with the thought that just popped in their head.
Child Whisperer Tip: Your Type 1 child will probably interrupt you at times. Rather than shush your child when this happens, acknowledge them and let them know you will listen in a moment. If they persist, remind them that they do not need to interrupt you to be heard, and that you think that what they say is important. Make sure you really do ask them to wait only a moment before giving your attention—otherwise their quickly moving thought will be lost. Type 1 children only need a moment, as their ability to connect and disconnect quickly is an attribute that allows them to get their needs met very quickly.
Type 1 children get excited about what seems like the littlest thing—and parents may think they need to quiet down this excitement, thinking that some things are not worth getting that excited about. For a Type 1 child, they are.
Child Whisperer Tip: Admire and acknowledge your Type 1 child’s excitement and enthusiasm with simple compliments like these: “I am so glad you are having so much fun with that.” “That is so wonderful how much fun you are having.” “I love how much enthusiasm you have.” Your approval of their natural enthusiasm will mean so much to them, and it will also help them to naturally find a healthy balance of how much enthusiasm they express.
. . . .
JENS’ STORY
Saying Whatever Comes to Mind
Nine-year-old Jens will say whatever he’s thinking, right when he thinks it. He and his mother were talking in the car one day about what they wanted to do during summer vacation. In that moment, Jens saw a Burger King he’d never seen before. He disconnected immediately from talking about summer vacation and just lit up at the surprise of that Burger King he’d never noticed. He sounded as excited about that Burger King as he did about Christmas morning! That’s a Type 1 child.
. . . .
Communication for a Type 1 child is often loud and animated. They move their bodies and hands to communicate. Imagination even applies to language. They often make up their own words and silly phrases, just to make communicating that much more fun.
Child Whisperer Tip: Because a Type 1s natural movement is random, they may expect you to keep up and follow their train of thought, which might not look like it has any connections. If you get lost about what your Type 1 child is talking about, don’t make them retrace their steps. Just express your desire to understand what they’re talking about and celebrate with them.
Behavioral Tendencies
Family Relationships: Need play to feel loved.
Type 1 children are fun to be with. They are generally affectionate and
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