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What Is Temperament?

Temperament exists even before personality develops. Temperament is the "how" of behavior, how children react the way they do, and how they go about doing the things they do.
The Different Aspects of Temperament

Children's temperaments fall into three categories: easy, slow to warm-up, and difficult. Learn more about how actions are influenced by temperament.
Understanding Your Child's Temperament

Understand more about your child's temperament and how you can help shape your child's character.
What Parents Can Do

There is no formula or definition of a “good parent.”  There are, however, certain characteristics that will help you establish a better relationship with your child.
Learning More about Your Child's Temperament

Visit some of these web sites to find out how you can assess your child's temperament.

 

 

  

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