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Greatest American Dog: The Personality Episode

Over the weekend I had the chance to get caught up on “Greatest American Dog” episodes I missed. Which was only last week’s show, the personality episode. Take It or Leave It The first challenge tested how well the dog owner knew his or her dog. The dogs and owners were put in individual corrals. Various items were set out on a dish in front of them. The owner had to make a call whether or not the dog would take whatever the item was. (With no prompting or cajoling from the owner.) I thought this challenge would last forever. … Continue reading →

Skipping Out on the Awards Ceremony—Allowing Them to be Who They Are

We received a notice in the mail inviting us to attend an end-of-the-year awards ceremony at my eldest daughter’s high school. Despite what you might think, she was NOT happy about it. In fact, it stressed her out. The letter didn’t tell us what the award was for (I don’t understand the anxiety-producing thought process behind that one) and it was nerve-racking for her not knowing what to prepare for. This, of course, is in the midst of her trying to wrap up all the other loose ends for graduation. I was ready and willing to go, but she was … Continue reading →

Which Child is Most Like You?

Every once in a while a friend or family member will ask me which of my three children do I think is most like me? It is always a tough question and I probably answer it differently every time. While all three of my kids have little snippets of their personalities that are similar to me, they are also very much their own people and they have been through so many different phases and stages that it is hard to pin down. The one who I thought was most like me ten years ago, is not necessarily the one who … Continue reading →

We Don’t Get to Choose Their Personalities

Okay, confession time–when you imagined yourself as a parent, nurturing your little bundle of joy–did you imagine a child just like the one you have? For those of us who have more than one, perhaps we “knew” that we would have a house full of various personalities but chances are, we didn’t exactly imagine what we got. I think the Universe or God or whatever you choose to call it, has a way of sending us the children and personalities that we NEED–not necessarily those that we would choose for ourselves. I remember before I had my children, I would … Continue reading →

How Can I NOT Let This Bother Me?

The seed for this article actually started at work—an issue with a colleague and not one of my children, but I realized that it carries over into parenting too. As parents (and people) there are just so many things that we can control and influence, and then there are going to be those things that other people do or say—personality traits—that we have absolutely no control over. When it is something that really makes us crazy, how can we let it go? How can we NOT let it bother us? I am quite certain that we have all had the … Continue reading →

Interpersonal Students

Our personalities and character define who we are. Although some of us have tried, it is very difficult to change the way that we perceive and react to the world. Students behave in the classroom due to their nature. Teachers also behave in the classroom due to their nature. How a teacher or student reacts in certain situations can tell us a lot about how he/she learns. One classroom cannot possibly be created of students with all one same personality. Therefore, teachers must learn to teach to all characters and personalities. While the task may be difficult, parents and teachers … Continue reading →

Personalities in the Classroom

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In a class of twenty children, there are bound to be all types of personalities. Some students are more outgoing, others are quiet, some are aggressive, and others are very passive. Some children tend to dominate wherever they go while other children are almost overlooked. As a teacher, it is very important to strive to create equality among the students. A good classroom has various learners and is not overflowing with one type of personality. However, it is sometimes easy to let dominate students control the activities and lessons. These students are always sitting with their hand up or yelling … Continue reading →

Mr. Meow Meets His Match

Mr. Meow in his blue and yellow hut Not much phases Mr. Meow. Thunder and sudden, loud noises might send him scampering for cover. The key word being “might.” He’s really a pretty sturdy cat. After all, he survived being abandoned, being found by me and Budly, saying goodbye to Budly, the Murphy adoption, Hurricane Frances, the 600 mile move from Jacksonville to Nashville, and a 2,300 mile round trip family Christmas road trip in a rented minivan. I call him the Antagonizer and the Instigator, because I’ve seen him purposely provoke Murphy’s best friend Tucker, the 80 pound wonder … Continue reading →

The Color Code – Dr. Taylor Hartman

Have you ever wondered why your husband or wife reacts the way they do to certain things? Or why your mother-in-law or boss just rub you the wrong way? “The Color Code” by Dr. Taylor Hartman presents a fascinating way to look at human nature, that of dividing people up into four major categories based on personality types and learning how to deal with them based on the category they belong to. The four groups are represented by the colors red, blue, white, and yellow. You are dominantly one color, but you’ll have a smattering of the other colors mixed … Continue reading →