AMDG. Personality encompasses both nature and nurture, from biological traits and education to family of origin and cultural background.  Temperament is one important piece of personality.  In this episode, Art and Laraine Bennett describe the four classical temperaments, their long Catholic tradition, and their pragmatic applications for homeschooling families.  Working from the foundation that temperament is God’s way of kickstarting a personality without putting anyone in a box, Art and Laraine explain how understanding temperaments helps homeschooling parents understand what doors will be easier to open and what doors will take more work when educating their children.  They also touch on managing reactions, learning styles, mental illness, and appropriate discussions about temperament for various ages of children.

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Relevant links:

• Check out the Bennetts’ websitefor more information about their books, the Know Thyself game, and their other offerings.  
• Take their temperament quiz here.
• Catholic Therapists online directory
• Character Building by David Isaacs
• No Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.

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Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant:

• 167 Sanity & Sanctity with Johanna Seagren of Interior Kingdom
• 45 Grace Perfects Nature with Dr. Peter Malinoski and Jody Garneau
• 77 The Road Less Traveled with Celeste Cuellar

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