Parenting and Personalities
Parenting and Personalities
One thing about being a parent – there’s no shortage of personalities to be surrounded by. Our kids, our partners, our family, our friends. They keep us laughing, growing, loving, and crying. If only they understood us. Like the musician Van Morrison once sang “When people understand what I mean, mama said there will be days like this.” Adelaide Australia’s Kate Mason is an author, wife, and mothe…Social links:
How Your Personality Type Impacts Your Cooking
Nothing stirs the pot in the kitchen like different personalities. Kate dives into the kitchen with an insightful look at how our Myers-Briggs personality types shape our culinary styles. From her own spontaneous and often haphazard adventures in cooking as an ESFP, contrasted with her daughter's …
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The Psychology of Spending: Why Your Personality Type Matters
Money talks, but what does it say to you? Kate Mason delves into the complex relationship between personality and finances, exploring how the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) sheds light on our financial behaviors. She suggests that our upbringing shapes our approach to money, but it's our …
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The Perfect Melancholic: The Perfectionist in an Imperfect World
Dive into the world of the perfect melancholic! This episode of Parenting and Personalities is a compelling exploration of the meticulous and thoughtful melancholic temperament. Kate breaks down how these detail-oriented individuals operate, illuminating their potential for both profound strength…
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DISC Dynamics: Empowering Leaders and Teams
Unlock the power of personality in the workplace with DISC. Kate and guest Kate Russell dives deep into how understanding DISC profiles—Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Compliance—can significantly enhance team collaboration and conflict resolution. Exploring the nuances of each personality …
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Turning Conflict into Connection: A New Perspective
Conflict isn't just chaos; it's a catalyst for growth. Kate explores the art of conflict resolution with expert Kate Russell, peeling back the layers of why conflict scares us and how it can actually forge stronger connections. They explore the roots of conflict in personal experiences, the crit…
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The Quiet Strength: Embracing the Phlegmatic in the Workplace
Unlock the secret to a harmonious workplace with phlegmatic personalities. Kate dives into the phlegmatic temperament, revealing how this steady and reliable personality type can be a bedrock of stability in a professional setting. She explores how their desire for peace and consistent environmen…
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The Journey of Vicki Waller
This episode explores the inspiring life of Vicki Waller, a passionate educator with a profound commitment to children with learning differences. Vicki shares her early experiences and revelations that shaped her approach to teaching, emphasizing the importance of adapting to each child's unique…
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The Gift of Failure for Both Parents and Kids
Jessica Lahey is a teacher, writer, and mother who believes it’s important to allow children to learn from their mistakes and failures. Jessica says when parents constantly intervene or rescue their children from consequences, they hinder their child's learning process and can result in dependent,…
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Planning Playtime for Kids
Play is important. It helps in a child’s development and can strengthen bonds between children and caregivers. In this episode Kate and Amy Nielson of Planning Playtime talk about play. Amy shares her unique upbringing in a family of 12 children, where she was homeschooled and often had to teach…
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Understanding the INTJ on the MBTI
A few years ago Josh Hubbard was a physically active, and mentally fit young man in his 20’s. He got up one morning and felt a fairly strong headache but figured he was dehydrated. Hours later it became apparent he’d suffered a stroke. For a time he’s lost complete use of his left arm. And while he…
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