Child Temperament & Eating with Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
November 11, 2021
I am joined by bestselling author, internationally recognized lecturer, and parent educator Dr. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka to discuss child temperament and eating.
Dr. Mary describes child temperament as a natural first reaction to the world around us. There is a biological, genetic underpinning to it.
She shares that temperament is apparent even in utero and at birth, and understanding temperament can impact infant-parent relationships. In addition, she discusses the importance of recognizing cues quickly and taking action on them to keep babies calm enough so they can feed or sleep.
She also explains that each temperament type has its strengths and challenges. And there are cues to watch out for when dealing with these types of temperaments.
Understanding temperament helps parents understand their children. She adds the importance of reframing terminologies and how it impacts parents’ views on their children’s temperaments.
Dr. Mary advises us to trust our children and allow them to show us what they need. Using temperament helps children understand why they respond the way they do and what skills help them become successful in those situations.
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What You’ll Learn About Child Temperament and Eating:
- How Dr. Mary Got into Parenting and Temperament
- What You Need To Know About Spirited Baby
- Different Types of Temperaments
- Why Predictability and Persistence are Important
- Benefits of Understanding a Child’s Temperament
- Medical Factors in a Child’s Temperament
- What Dr. Mary Learned about Temperament and Children in Her Career
- Why Reframing Terminologies Matters
- Tips for Parents About Temperament
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Jill Castle, MS, RD
I like empowering parents to help their children and teens thrive at every size with realistic advice centered on healthful habits around food, feeding, nutrition and health behaviors. As a pediatric dietitian and author, my goal is to share strategies and realistic advice to help you raise a healthy and happy child through my articles and podcast.