The Child Whisperer Podcast with Carol Tuttle & Anne Brown

Have you received an email or a phone call from the school?

No parent wants to hear that their child is the problem student. But what if you receive the message that your child is causing problems in class?  

In this episode, Anne shares her personal experience with receiving messages from her Type 3 daughter's teacher. Her story and Carol's insights can help you navigate challenging conversations and easily find resolution for everyone involved.

This week’s Parenting Practice

Identify an unfavorable scenario that's causing stress. Put your attention on a more positive outcome that you want to experience. What does it feel like? Really believe that it is available to you. And then, match your language with the outcome you're picturing. Do some of the techniques Anne mentions in this episode to visualize in more detail.

Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Is your relationship with your child stuck or full of conflict?

With some children, you have an easy, effortless bond. But sometimes, the relationship is rockier. What do you do when you and your child are at odds?

In this episode, Carol and Anne share insight to consider when you have continual upsets or lack connection with a child. Whatever the issue, there's a good chance it goes back to the energetic patterning of their birth. Listen in for stories about how this issue plays out—and what to do to resolve it.

This week’s Parenting Practice

Think back to your child's birth. If you have multiple children, start with one child that you're having issues with or feeling a lack of connection. Listen to this episode to hear how the original event of birth can set up patterns of conflict later. If residue from that event is affecting your relationship, use the techniques in this episode to create a closer connection with your child.

Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Do you have a parenting problem you can't seem to fix?

It's tempting to try to fix your child's frustrating behavior. But consider the possibility that certain issues don't start with your child—they start with you. Which is good news! That means you can do something about them.

In today's episode, Carol and Anne share the general challenge each Type of parent has, and how that can affect your child. As you try their tips, you'll see your child's behavior start to self-correct.

This week’s Parenting Practice

Notice a challenge in your family and ask yourself, "What is this telling me about ME?" Use it as a mirror. What correction is being shown to you that needs to take place in your own being and your own self-care that will shift your family into more balance? What do you need to choose to create more balance in you so there's more balance in your family?

Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

How often does worry affect your parenting?

Your toddler throws a tantrum in public. Your child wants to wear an outfit that looks insane. Your grade-schooler refuses to do their homework. In those scenarios, how much do you worry what other people think?

In this episode, Carol and Anne share tips to help you let go of worry and prioritize what's most important—your relationship with your child.

This week’s Parenting Practice

Consider your most recent parenting decisions. Which ones do you make to prevent people thinking or saying something negative? Consider your priority. Do you care what other think of your parenting, or your child's welfare? Do those priorities prompt you to change any behavior?

Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

How do you help your child be their best self?

Your child has many natural gifts. But if they get out of balance, those gifts can become challenges. How you coach your child makes all a difference.

In this episode, Carol and Anne help you see how to talk to your child about their gifts. You'll hear insight to coach your child through their unique challenges, so that they become stronger and more balanced in the end.

 This week’s Parenting Practice

Take some time this week to coach your child, to acknowledge how well they are using their gifts, and give them feedback on how they can continue to develop their gifts. Instead of disciplining and correcting them, coach them in becoming more aware of who they are and how to use their natural tendencies to benefit themselves and others.

Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

One of your children is not like the others...

They're loud and busy and active all the time—and you're just not. Unless you're intentional in meeting their needs, you can start to feel worn out, and they can start to feel like the black sheep.

In this episode, Carol and Anne help you create space for a higher-energy, extroverted child in a family of lower energy. With some simple tips and activities, you can make sure all of you have room to thrive.

This week’s Parenting Practice

If you are a lower-movement family, assess how well are you supporting your higher-movement child or children who are the exception to the family movement. Use the ideas in the episode so your child can get what they need and enjoy being part of your family.

Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Your family is unique—and each child can thrive in it.

Your family is loud and active, with a lot of energy moving through the house. But does one of your children not quite fit that mold?

In this episode, Carol and Anne help you create space for a lower-energy, introverted child in a family of big energy. With some simple tips and conversations, you can make sure all of you have room to thrive.

This week’s Parenting Practice

Take note of the Energy Types of your family members. What is your balance of high and low energy? Try the tips in this episode to help each child in your family feel included, supported, and very much a part of the family unit.

Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

"Gentle." "Be soft." Do you get tired of repeating it?

Toddlers need coaching when interacting with babies. And most of the things parents try may actually just wear everyone out.

In this episode, Carol and Anne share tips to help all 4 Types of children interact with babies. You'll find out why telling some kids to "be soft" will just backfire—and what you can say instead for better success.

This week’s Parenting Practice

Open your copy of The Child Whisperer book. Go to the end of the chapter for your child's Type. Read the phrases for children 18 months to 3 years old. How well you are creating space for your child's natural movement and curiosity? Make changes that call to you. Your toddler may naturally find more balance in how they interact with baby.

Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Has your child ever gotten stuck in the past?

Maybe they're still upset about something you did. Or they can't seem to let go of a past event or embarrassment. Whatever it is, you know they'd be better off by processing it and letting it go—but they won't.

In this episode, Carol and Anne share tips to help children process the past. A few simple words from you can improve your relationship, whether your child is 7 or 27. 

This week’s Parenting Practice

This week, validate your child's feelings, whether they're 2 or 32 years old. Restate what you heard, or ask them to share more. It may be tempting to add your opinion, correction, or advice—but just stop at validation. See what resolves itself as your children know their feelings are heard.

Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

When their behavior is out of control and you don't know what to do...

Some of their behaviors get your attention in a big way. But so often, just trying to change behavior doesn't work. If your child bothers others, acts out in public, or disrupts their class, they're also giving you clues about what they need to stop behaving that way.

In this episode, Carol and Anne help you you can get to the real root of the issue and restore calm again.

This week’s Parenting Practice

Consider a concerning behavior you want to influence. Assume it's a clue. Pray that you'll pick up on the messages your children are giving to discover the deeper issue. Pray that you'll be led to the resources to help resolve the issue. Listen to this episode for insight and support.

Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.