Changing Personality Profile as High Need Child Grows

THE CHANGING PERSONALITY PROFILE OF THE HIGH NEED CHILD

The words you use to describe your high-need child will change over the years, as the traits that so exhausted you during infancy are channeled into qualities that will make your child an interesting, dynamic adult. Try to think of your child's personality in a positive light and look ahead. Labels that seem like negatives will be positive traits in your child's future personality.

INFANT
TODDLER-CHILD
TEEN-ADULT
alert
intense
draining
demanding
cries impressively
loud
unconsolable
supersensitive
high-touch
busy
high-strung
exhausting
spunky
energetic
stubborn
impatient
strong-willed
obstinate
discerning
challenging
expressive
tantrum-prone
interesting
tender
huggable
enthusiastic
deep
passionate
resourceful
dominating
opinionated
determined
persistent
insightful
fair
sociable
compassionate
empathetic
caring
affectionate