Ep 35: The Enneagram & Your Kids: A Compassionate Guide for Real-World Parenting Type 2

"Your child does not have to be useful to be lovable. They are worthy simply because they exist." --Angela

In this episode, listeners will learn:

• How Type Two energy shows up from toddlerhood through the teenage years
• Why clinginess, over-helping, and emotional meltdowns are actually signals for connection
• The exact language that helps a Type Two feel emotionally safe and regulated
• A powerful repair ritual that teaches your child they are allowed to receive love without earning it

In this episode, I’m walking you through the heart of the Enneagram Type Two child, our Helpers, our Givers, the kids who feel safest when they feel needed and deeply connected. I break down what this personality looks like at every age, from toddler to teen, and explain why their biggest behaviors often come from a tender fear of being unnecessary or unloved.

We talk through the moments that feel the hardest as a parent, the clinginess, the over-helping, the emotional meltdowns, and I give you real-life language, discipline strategies, and a simple repair ritual you can use right away. My hope is that by the end of this episode, you feel more confident, more connected, and more equipped to raise your Type Two with both strong boundaries and unconditional love.

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