described as: animated, fun, bright, light-hearted, friendly
May be negatively judged as: flighty, hyperactive, unreliable
Type 2: The Sensitive Child
Primary Connection to the World: Emotional
Primary Movement: Subtle and flowing
Primary Need: To have feelings honored and everyone in the family feel loved and connected
May be described as: tender, gentle, kind, thoughtful
May be negatively judged as: wimpy, shy, hyper-sensitive
Type 3: The Determined Child
Primary Connection to the World: Physical
Primary Movement: Push forward and determined
Primary Need: To be challenged and have new experiences with support of their parents
May be described as: Strong, active, persistent, energetic
May be negatively judged as: Pushy, loud, demanding, rambunctious
Type 4: 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
May be described as: Thorough, efficient, responsible, analytical
May be negatively judged as: Critical, judgmental, know-it-all
Your child is a gift, no matter which dominant Energy Type they express. As you now look at each of the Types in depth, I encourage you to read with the intent to identify your child’s Type and to honor their true nature more every day.
Type 1: The Fun-Loving Child
Primary Connection to the World: Social
Primary Movement: Bouncy and random
Primary Need: To have fun and happy parents
T he Type 1 expression comes from the element of nitrogen/air, and its natural primary movement is upward and light. A child with a dominant Type 1 movement will be naturally fun-loving, spontaneous, and cheerful. These children move upward and out to create in this world. They have the highest level of natural movement of all the Types.
Other words that describe the movement of the energy in a dominant Type 1 child: animated, bubbly, brilliant, light-hearted, and unstructured. Adults often describe a child with a dominant Type 1 energy as a “ray of sunshine.” When I meet a Type 1 child, I always notice the twinkle in their eye and the sparkle in their energy.
Keeping life light and fun is one of the primary motives for a Type 1 child. Many cultures worldwide value this kind of energy in children, but expect these kids to “grow up” and stop playing games at some point. Treating a Type 1s buoyant, playful movement as a strength will give them powerful permission to live true to themselves. Dominant Type 1 children who are supported to live true to their natures maintain their youthful energy and love for fun, even as they grow into adulthood.
Natural Gifts and Talents: Ideas and Hope
Type 1s naturally offer some unique gifts to the world without even trying: lots of new ideas matched with the hope that they are possible.
They initiate the cycle of wholeness by coming up with new ideas and truly believing those ideas can come true. Their animated quality brings new life to everything. The Type 1 catchphrase is: “I have a new idea, and we can do it!”
Ideas come easily and readily for Type 1 children. They are naturally brimming with new ideas and they truly believe in all of them. Their natural movement of being light and carefree can also mean they do not naturally follow through. Since they thrive with new experiences and ideas, these children face the challenge of choosing an idea and carrying it to the end.
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JENS’ STORY
Lots of Ideas!
Jens’ mother appreciates his endless ideas, but observes that some of them can result in a costly mess. The object of one of his ideas? A game to see how many juice box drinks he could pop with his bike tires before his friends hit him with a roll of wet toilet paper! Eight boys, a case of juice boxes from Costco, an economy pack of toilet paper, and a hose make for a lot of fun—and a lot of mess!
Type 1 children are full of creative ideas. While they grow, they need