If you’ve taken the quiz and it comes out about 50/50 of two elements, what are you? Just to quickly sum up, the 5 types are: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. The EARTH type is in the middle of the spectrum in terms of introvert vs. extravert. The WOOD type is the fastest, most … Continue reading What if you are a mix of 2 elements? What now?
Category: Determining 5 Element Type
5 Steps to Figuring Out Your Child’s 5-Element Type
First, go back and figure out YOUR 5-element type. If you haven’t already, read my earlier blog post titled “5 Steps to Figuring out YOUR 5-Element Type, Mommy and Daddy!”. As I mentioned in the post about figuring out YOUR type, keep in mind that balance is key — all 5 types have their positives, … Continue reading 5 Steps to Figuring Out Your Child’s 5-Element Type
5 Steps to Figuring Out YOUR 5-Element Type, Mommy and Daddy!
A wood parent may be more likely to encourage a child to pursue contact sports and other competitive activities.
PARENTING ADVICE, SHMARENTING ADVICE: If one size doesn’t fit all for diapers, why would it for parenting?
I started this blog to explore parenting from a new angle. And when I say “new” I really mean “old” — VERY old, like thousands of years old. The 5 elements characterize 5 types of children and adults, and this characterization dictates how we can navigate through the parenting journey by working with our kids’ … Continue reading PARENTING ADVICE, SHMARENTING ADVICE: If one size doesn’t fit all for diapers, why would it for parenting?