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Eleanor Formaggio
returns 03/23/2013
Expertise
I can answer questions where practical advice is sought in relation to behaviour issues of 2-6 year olds. I specifically look at the influence of personality in a child's behaviour and tailor advice to suit the individual child and parent. This is useful since not all children are the same. I can suggest techniques for tantrums, child aggression and sibling rivalry and adapting to change.
Experience in the area
I am an experienced group facilitator and counsellor. I have been involved in setting up and facilitating community support groups for mothers for 6 years. I have three boys, ages 8, 6 and 2. I have spent alot of time observing personality differences in children and understanding how these differences can be used to make parenting easier. I developed the Early Childhood Personality Rating Scale for identifying child personality types in children as young as two. I am director of Parent with Potential. I developed and facilitate The Prechooler Personality Program and other parenting seminars so parents can better understand their children.
Organizations
Counsellors and Psychotherapists Association (CAPA) in Australia.
Education/Credentials
I have a Bachelors Degree in Applied Social Science (Counselling).
Past/Present Clients
Parents of 2-6 year olds. Mothers with Postnatal Depression or anxiety attending a support group or seeking individual counselling or advice in relation to their child's behaviour.
What do you like about this subject?
Children come as they are. If we as parents take the time to just observe them, we can start to understand them and appreciate all there is about them.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
At the age of two a child has some distinct characteristics but can be a combination of two or three out of four personality types. By five the child is a combination of two types or may even display only one dominant personality type. Personality is set by six. Parenting can influence personality.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| somi | 04/12/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Good response. Keep it up. |
| zeina | 09/25/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your response ..... |
| amy | 03/26/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Te | 03/23/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I will keep an eye on the ..... |
| T | 12/21/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I love your suggestion! Your advice makes ..... |
Recent Answers from Eleanor Formaggio
2012-04-10 toddler behavior:
Hi Somi, Can you get him to help with the household works? You can give him a pot or pan to play or mix something in while you are busy cooking or some children like to spray water and wipe windows for
2012-04-08 toddler behavior:
Hi Somi, Thank you for your question. Boys can be different and active compared to girls. Boys need to be kept busy otherwise they will find things to do, as you see he is doing. Children don't know
2012-04-02 Fussy:
Hi Jill, Thank you for your question. Firstly, his behaviour has nothing to do with breastfeeding:) I do think his lack of sleep may be contributing to his tantrums and whining because he is tired. It
2011-10-22 Bully:
Hi Lily I really feel for your situation and understand that it can be frustrating when you feel you have to protect your child. Does your daughter say she is afraid of Ted or doesn't want to be near
2011-10-21 Autism Spectrum Disorders:
Hi Carrie, Thank you for your question. I unfortunately cannot make comment about autism or related diagnosis as it is out of the scope and range of my experience. If it is something the teachers
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