Episode #30: Temperament in Little Kids: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All with Jess VanderWier of Nurtured First

 
 
 
 
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If you’ve ever wondered why some kids seem to kind of go with the flow while others melt down over seemingly small things and things feel harder? Parenting advice can feel confusing when what “works” for one child totally backfires with another. 

This is something we wish we knew more about when our kids were little, so we are thrilled to share this episode with you. 

In this episode, we’re joined by Jess VanderWier, Registered Psychotherapist and founder of Nurtured First, to talk all about temperament—what it really means, why it matters, and how understanding your child’s unique traits can bring more calm and confidence to daily life.

Here’s what we’re covering:

  • What temperament actually is and why it’s such a key piece of early development

  • Real-life examples of how temperament shows up in things like sleep, transitions, and everyday interactions

  • Why advice that helps one child might not work for another

  • When to gently push kids outside their comfort zone and when to pull back and honor who they are

  • The power of adjusting expectations and avoiding comparisons between siblings or peers

  • Practical ways to lean into your child’s strengths while still supporting growth

We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. We hope it helps you feel more confident in recognizing and supporting your child’s unique temperament.

We think you’ll love Jess!  Follow her on Instagram @nurturedfirst and at nurturedfirst.com

You can find Jess’ podcast “Robot Unicorn” here: Apple Podcast  | Spotify

 
 
 
 
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