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There are 6 ‘extraordinary’ types of kids, says psychologist—how parents can raise them to be successful

By | Dr. Shefali Tsabary | www.cnbc.com

Every parent is capable of raising happy, healthy and emotionally grounded kids. But many struggle along the way.

In my two decades of experience as a child psychologist, I’ve found that when parents aren’t attuned to their child’s temperament and unique traits, they fail to honor and celebrate their kid’s authentic self.

There are six most extraordinary and gifted types of kids. Your child may be more of one than the others, or a mix of all. Knowing their type will strengthen your relationship with each other and help them understand themselves better.

1. The Anxious Exploder

Anxious Exploders are often fussy, irritable and get triggered by the slightest thing.

Their beauty is that they’re highly sensitive and porous. But this means they tend to absorb the anxiety around them. And what to do they do with all of it? They explode! 

Parenting tip: Be grounded, firm and calm. If you become reactive, either in anger or anxiety, it can set off a tsunami of emotions.

Praise them for their abilities to process their environment, but teach them to create the solace they need: “When you feel nervous, close your eyes and repeat to yourself, ‘I am safe, I am home, and I am going to be okay.’”

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