Discussion about temperament and discipline.
Current Issue of BDINews
By Kate Andersen.
Theme: Children who are easily bored.
Vol. 24, Issue 1, August, 2021.
I worked full-time until my son (our first child) was four years old...
Temperament and Parenting
Adult temperament
CBAM2: 2016 Edition
Things to do at this site
Temperament and Parenting
Discussion about temperament and discipline.
Temperament: Professional Providers
a parent support organization in Santa Barbara, CA. Offers a Spirited Children support group and warmline, as well as other services. Contact Deborah Shafritz at 805-564-3888 or Email: shoefitz@brandon.sbceo.k12.ca.us
Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma, Tulsa whose practice is limited to Parental Counseling. All parent help begins with a temperament assessment and from that a plan is designed to appreciate, understand, manage each individual child. Contact at Robert J. Hudson, MD, Pediatric & Parenting Guidance, 4502 East 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135; (918) 744-7837 Email: Robert-hudson@ouhsc.edu or drbobsteps@aol.com
A Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in temperament related services including classroom observations, educational training and a full range of therapeutic services. Located in Arcata, CA 95521; 707 822-1716 Email: alieshannon@gmail.com
Robin L. Hegvik, PhD. Temperament counselor, temperament classes and workshops in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Help for home and at school. 410 Harmony Street, New Castle, DE 19720 (302) 345-7819 Email: RobHegvik@aol.com
Nurse specialist, parent educator, and author in Oakland, CA. Facilitates classes for parents of "Spirited" Children-(age 9 months through 5 years--Series of 6 classes, 3 times per year.) Classes sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Hospital and Bananas Inc. (Childcare Resource and Referral Agency) For dates, call (510) 752-6150, or contact Helen at 510-654-2018
A licensed parent educator known for her 'spirited child' books. Mary provides private, in-person or telephone consultations for individual families. Contact at kurcinka@parentchildhelp.com.
Using a temperament framework, Sandee sees children in her private practice in New Fairfield, CT who are having disruptive behavior problems or issues related to anxiety. Also offers 2 and 3 day workshops for school personnel (teachers, counselors, administrators) and for parents. See www.insightsintervention.com
Located in Southwest Coast Florida. Counseling Solutions offers services to children and teens. Info at: www.counselingsolutionsfl.com Port Charlotte, Florida 33952. Phone: 941.258.3144.
Parenting Info:
Temperament FAQs
to some common questions about behavioral style.
Origins, impact on parenting, risk for behavioral issues, relationship to ADHD, and other topics.
Goodness of Fit
How temperament is assessed.
Poor fit can lead to stress and possibly emotional or behavioral problems
Getting help
When professional help is needed
There are qualified individuals from several disciplines who counsel parents and children.
Books for parents
Find out how to meet the challenge.
Learn how to identify and cope with temperament traits in your child.