Kathleen Edelman: Learn and Leverage Your Kids’ Natural Wiring

How do multiple kids, raised in the same home, turn out so differently? And how do they act nothing like you? The childhood expert on this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast says it’s all about their natural wiring. Host Ted Lowe talks with author Kathleen Edelman about temperament in childhood. Why This Matters Understanding our kids’ temperament better helps us love them better. Key Takeaways Personality and temperament are different: Personality is constantly changing. Temperament is innate. Most miscommunication is not intentional: Differences in temperaments lead people to process information differently. Important Episode Timestamps 00:00 – 00:55 | Introduction: The Key to Better Parenting 00:55 – 02:26 | The Four Temperaments 02:26 – 03:13 | How Temperament Changed Ted 03:13 – 06:10 | Meet Kathleen Edelman: Wired for Kindness 06:10 – 09:14 | Your Expectations May Be Temperament-Tinted 09:14 – 12:13 | Understanding Yellow Kids - People-oriented extroverts, all about people and fun! 12:13 – 16:10 | Understanding Red Kids - Task-oriented extroverts, focused on power and control. 16:10 – 19:15 | Understanding Blue Kids - Task-oriented introverts, all about perfection and order. 19:15 – 22:00 | Understanding Green Kids - People-oriented introverts, all about calm and harmony. 22:00 – 24:17 | Pro Move of the Week: “Invest in yourself first. You cannot give what you don’t have.” – Kathleen Edelman   Listen Again: Episode 63 – How To Help Kids Navigate Their Emotions? Episode 33 – How Do I Handle My Kids’ Emotional Roller Coaster? Episode 62 – How to Raise Emotionally Strong Boys Kathleen Edelman Resources: Website We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter) Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox. This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store. Get great content for moms at iMOM.com