What’s Driving Your Kid's Behavior?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How does your child typically respond to frustration or disappointment?

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  • A.
    Remains calm and talks through their feelings.
  • B.
    Yells, cries, or gets physically upset.
  • C.
    Runs away or leaves the situation quickly.
  • D.
    Withdraws or shuts down completely.
• 2.
  What’s your child or teen's reaction when transitioning from one activity to another?

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  • A.
    Smooth and cooperative, with little resistance.
  • B.
    Resistance, refusal, or a big emotional outburst.
  • C.
    Avoids or tries to escape the transition entirely.
  • D.
    Silent compliance but later seems upset or disengaged.
• 3.
  How does your kid handle conflicts with siblings or peers?

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  • A.
    Works through the issue calmly and listens to others.
  • B.
    Gets loud, aggressive, or fights to assert their side.
  • C.
    Leaves the room or runs away from the conflict.
  • D.
    Retreats and avoids engaging entirely.
• 4.
  When your kid is overwhelmed, what are their typical physical signs?

  • A.
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    Keeps composure, using breathing or grounding techniques.
  • B.
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    Pacing, stomping, or raising their voice.
  • C.
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    Quickly moving away, darting out of the room.
  • D.
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    Going quiet, curling up, or avoiding eye contact.
• 5.
  What does your kid need most from you during an emotional episode?

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  • A.
    Validation and a calm, steady presence.
  • B.
    Help calming down or releasing their intense energy.
  • C.
    Reassurance that it’s okay to leave and return later.
  • D.
    Space and gentle encouragement to re-engage.
• 6.
  How quickly does your child or teen recover after a meltdown or difficult moment?

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  • A.
    Relatively quickly with minimal intervention.
  • B.
    Slowly — requires lots of help to de-escalate.
  • C.
    Takes time alone before they can rejoin activities.
  • D.
    Rarely re-engages and needs prolonged quiet time.
• 7.
  How often do you feel your kid's emotions dictate the mood of the family?

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  • A.
    Rarely — their emotional responses are balanced.
  • B.
    Often — their outbursts dominate the atmosphere.
  • C.
    Occasionally — their avoidance or fleeing creates tension.
  • D.
    Rarely — but their withdrawal creates emotional distance.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Your child is a regulator.

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  Hooray, friend! By completing this quiz, you've shown your commitment to better understanding your child and their unique personality. According to your responses, your child's temperament is spirited 🎉So what does that mean? Your child is strong-willed and a little challenging at times. They are sensitive and may be impatient, irreverent, and intense.Spirited children need a lot of activity! Many of their behavioral problems can be solved through good old-fashioned exercise. On top of that, try to keep their schedules structured and support them with a sense of stability."The best way to make children good is to make them happy." — Oscar Wilde3 Tips to Help You Up Your Parenting Game1. Catch Your Kid in the ActNo, not of trying to flush their teddybear down the toilet, but rather in the act of something good. And when you do, be generous with your praise. This will help encourage their best behaviors, so the bad ones become less frequent.2. Prioritize StabilityWhen children are raised in a stable environment, they typically have lower levels of anxiety and feel more secure. This can help soothe numerous behavioral issues. Try setting a daily schedule for your child, so they always know what to expect.3. Set Rules and Enforce ThemIt's healthy for your child to know that certain behaviors (no matter how fun they may be) aren't acceptable. On top of that, enforcing your rules will teach your child self-discipline and how to make positive choices. Trust me, it'll be worth it.Who Am I to Tell You How to Raise Your Kids? Let Me Introduce Myself...Hey there — I'm Amelia Thomas, Parenting Coach and courageous mother of 4! My purpose in life is helping parents go from frustrated to totally feeling themselves 🙌It's easy to let stress run the show and end up lashing out at your children, but once you begin to feel calm and in control, that'll quickly change. I'm here to offer you the guidance and support you need to get there!Thought I Was Going to Leave You High and Dry? Not a Chance, Friend! Check Out These Resources...1. Read this post on my blog The Peaceful Parent. It's all about fostering a growth mindset in your child, so they can feel happy learning from their failures.2. Subscribe to my YouTube channel. I post parenting videos every week on topics ranging from perfecting your child's sleep schedule to de-escalating sibling rivalries.3. Book a free consultation with me. If you're ready to reap the rewards of 1:1 coaching, reach out today. You can fill me in on your goals, and we'll make a game plan to get you there!P.S. Expect to See Me in Your Inbox Tomorrow With the Story of My Personal Parenting Transformation
• 2.
  Your child is a fighter.

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• 3.
  Your child is a runner.

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• 4.
  Your child is a freezer.

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