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 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.

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.