Everything you need to know about your child's temperament!  Concetta Ferretti brings a unique perspective to parenting and child development. As we delve into the complexities of temperament, Concetta brilliantly dissects its genetic and environmental influences, and its transformative relationship with personality.As parents, it's crucial to understand how temperament impacts a child's sensitivity and overall growth. Concetta sheds light on why children with more challenging temperaments may be more susceptible to negative environments, and how they can truly flourish under positive parenting. With an exploration of the science of high brain plasticity, she reveals its evolutionary implications, its potential as both a strength and vulnerability, and the pivotal role parents play in shaping their child's brain development.This enlightening chat is a goldmine for parents grappling with the challenges of raising a highly sensitive child. The conversation traverses societal pressures to conform, the importance of acknowledging our children's inherent sensitivities, and valuable strategies to transition from survival mode to a thriving environment. Concetta also discusses the power of repair in relationships, offering hope that our mistakes don't define us, and reminding us that our actions shape our identities. So, tune in for a conversation that leaves you better equipped, inspired, and empowered to embrace the parenting journey.Sources:Concetta's Instagram: @the.stressed.specieshttps://www.instagram.com/the.stressed.species/The influence of temperament and mothering on attachment and exploration: an experimental manipulation of sensitive responsiveness among lower-class mothers with irritable infants:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7982362/Biological sensitivity to context: I. An evolutionary-developmental theory of the origins and functions of stress reactivity:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16761546/Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.comTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Get some discounts using the links belowPok Pok is a collection of digital toys that spark creativity and learningthrough open-ended play. Click on the link below to get 50% off an entire year of this amazing open-ended play app for kids!playpokpok.com/redeem/?code=50CURIOUSNEURON BetterHelp is the world’s largest therapy service, and it’s 100% online. With BetterHelp, you get the same professionalism and quality you expect from in-office therapy, but with access to a huge network of therapists, more scheduling flexibility, and a more affordable price. Click the link below to get 15% off the first month of therapy http://www.betterhelp.com/curiousneuron Wondergrade is an app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: Try the app for free below:https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuronLastly and most importantly, thank you to our supporter the T...