In this episode, we discuss, with Dr. Sandee McClowry, temperament, as well as temperamental profiles and their characteristics. Through the discussion, we address how to provide an environment for children that is a good fit for them based on their temperamental needs. We also discuss how understanding temperament explains why a one size approach does not work when it comes to parenting. Temperament influences how we approach the world, and our interactions with others and situations. By supporting our children based on their temperament, we can best provide for them.

 

Sandee McClowry, PhD, RN, FAAN is the developer of INSIGHTS into Children’s Temperament, an evidenced-based social-emotional learning program. INSIGHTS provides parents and teachers with effective, yet, practical behavioral strategies, tailored to children’s different personality styles. The strategies have demonstrated that they improve children’s social- emotional skills. A classroom version is also available for the primary grades. 

 

Now Professor Emerita from New York University, Dr. McClowry devotes her time to conducting national and international professional development workshops and does private practice with online sessions with children and parents. Dr. McClowry has written three books that explain the strategies used in INSIGHTS, including Temperament-based Elementary Classroom Management as well as co-authoring many professional manuscripts in a variety of multi-disciplinary journals.  

 

Citations: 

Book:  

Your Child"s Unique Temperament: Strategies for Responsive Parenting

O’Connor, E.E., Cappella, E., McCormick, M.P & McClowry, S.G. (2014). An examination of the efficacy of INSIGHTS in enhancing the academic and behavioral development of children in early grades.  Journal of  Educational Psychology, 106(4), 1156-1169. doi: 10.1037/a0036615

McCormick, M.P., O’Connor, E.E., Cappella, E., & McClowry, S.G. (2015). Getting a good start in school: Effects of INSIGHTS on children with high maintenance temperament. Early  Childhood Research Quarterly, 30(A), 128-139. doi: 10.1016/j.ecresq.2014.10.006

O’Connor, E.E., Cappella, E., McCormick, M.P & McClowry, S.G. (2014). Enhancing the  academic development of shy children: A test of the efficacy of INSIGHTS. School  Psychology Review, 43(3), 239-259.