The FOUR Types of

PeopleWhich type are you?

(From The Child Whisperer by Carol Tuttle)

Type ONE: The Fun-loving Child

Primary connection to the world: Social

Primary movement: Bouncy and random

Primary Need: To have fun and happy parents

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May be described as animated, fun, bright, light-hearted, friendly

May be negatively described as flighty, hyperactive, and unreliable

Type TWO: The Sensitive Child

Primary connection to the world: Emotional

Primary movement: Subtle and thoughtful

Primary need: To have feelings honored and everyone in the family feel loved and connected

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May be described as tender, gentle, kind, thoughtful

May be negatively judged as wimpy, shy, hyper-sensitive

Type THREE: The Determined Child

Primary connection to the world: Physical

Primary movement: Active and determined

Primary need: to be challenged and have new experiences with support of their parents

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May be negatively judged as pushy, loud, demanding, rambunctious

Type FOUR: The More Serious Child

Primary connection to the world: Intellectual

Primary movement: Straightforward and exact

Primary need: To be respected by their parents and family members and respect them in return

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May be described as thorough, efficient, responsible, analyticalMay be negatively judged as critical, judgmental, know-it-all

Kristin Lower