We explore temperament in our Thinking Feeling Willing.
I am often asked “how do I reach my child?” Many parents are looking for a magic bullet that will help them to better communicate with their child. Often that magic bullet is YOU. When we take the time to study temperament for ourselves as well as our children, then we can really work to understand what our parenting gifts and weaknesses are.
First, I recommend you work to understand temperament as a whole.
PHLEGMATIC
When examining our own temperament, we can see where we need to balance. If we are phlegmatic and are working hard to cultivate our will then we might be struggling with getting moving each day. It might be hard to get up from that computer or put that book down. Going for a walk might be a huge struggle for us each morning. Holding a boundary we have set might be hard if we are being badgered by a choleric or sanguine child or teen. We have to work to build up that will of ours. The will of...
