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Episode 12

How to Understand Your Kid's Challenging Behaviors Based on the 5 Dominant Types

June 27, 2023 58 min
Calm the Chaos Parenting Podcast
Calm the Chaos Parenting How to Understand Your Kid's Challenging Behaviors Based on the 5 Dominant Types
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If you've ever wondered why the heck your kid does what they do and what it really means, then this is the episode you've been waiting for.

This week, we're diving deep into the secrets behind your child's challenging behaviors — stubborn defiance, selective hearing, seemingly constant anger, and many other things parents are usually struggling with.

Understanding these behaviors is key to leveling up your parenting game.

Now, let me share my not-so-secret superpower of understanding people…

I used to think it was something I could only keep to myself. But then, bam! Working with a mentor, I use it to create this behavior-dominant types quiz that's been taken by over a quarter of a million parents.

The feedback's been insane, with parents going, “Are you peeking into my home? How do you know my kid?”

Well, no, we’re not spying on you.

However, while every child is unique and doesn't neatly fit into categories, my experience working with thousands of families worldwide has revealed some common patterns - specifically, five distinct behavior types.

This discovery led me down the path to creating a quiz/assessment that will provide you with insights into your child's behavior type and how it influences your parenting approach.

So, if you're ready to shift your focus from your kids’ flaws to embracing their strengths and the positive aspects of their behavior, join us for this conversation.

We're going to unravel the five behavior types, explore their struggles and superpowers, and equip you with practical tips on how to handle those behaviors in the heat of the moment.

Let’s dive in!

In This Episode

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What does your child’s behavior mean
2:25
Dayna’s dominant behavior types quiz
9:10
The concept of the episode - explanation
10:37
Five dominant behavior types
11:57
Creative type
19:39
Fierce type
29:11
Spirited type
38:26
Unique type
47:01
Adventurous type
55:28
Take the quiz

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