Impulsive | Adventurous, Energetic, & Fun

These children are often adventurous, energetic, and fun—traits that can serve them well. At home, however, they may struggle to control their enthusiasm, act without thinking, have difficulty winding down, and make careless mistakes that don't reflect their true potential. Parents often feel like they're “constantly correcting behavior.”

When parenting an Impulsive child, understanding that they struggle to control impulses rather than choosing to misbehave, providing structure, teaching skills over punishment, and frequently reinforcing positive behavior can help. Your child may not always fit this type, but starting with resources for Impulsive children may be useful.

According to decades of research, every child is born with a fairly set temperament which is the way they view and react to the world. But we can alter aspects of the environment around them to best support our child’s personality and development. For instance, adapting parenting style for a good fit environment is tied to significant improvement in mental health outcomes.

In fact, a study in 2011 indicated that children from a home with a ‘good fit’ demonstrated 50% fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression in adolescents than those who didn’t.

While no child fits neatly into any one category or result, your GoodFit Quiz results help you tap into The Belay Library’s customized expertise based on your child’s personality. Belay expertise helps you tackle today’s challenges and build the foundation for what lies ahead.

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Adventurous, Energetic, & Fun

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