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“Discover the pace that you like to live by checking out the Heartprint Quadrant, and how to relate to your child’s heartprint.”

High Activity	WALKER Steady pace Likes routine Loyal Patient Thoughtful Avoids conflict Consistent	RUNNER Fast pace Likes people Involved Intuitive Influencer Risk-taker Creative
High Activity	CRUISER Slow pace Commitment to detail Organized Industrious Analytical List-maker Compliant	BIATHLETE Very fast, then stop Strategic Bold Loves variety Leader Curious Competitive
Low Activity	Slow<--------Speed of Activity---------->Fast

Heartprint Echocardiograms:

Cruiser = --~--------~------- Low level of activity; slow pace (Low frequency)

Walker = --~~~~~~~~-- Mid-High level of activity; slow to medium pace
(Low to Medium frequency)

Runner = /VVVVVVVVVVV— High level of activity with Fast pace
(High frequency)

Biathlete = _VVV__VVV__VVV Lower level of activity (than Runner) but
alternates speed between very fast and very slow. (Various frequencies)

If – Then Heartprints Chart

What do you do if you have no clue on how to relate to your child who is either too much like you, or so different you don’t know where to start? Read the following chart for ideas, it helps answer “If I’m a Cruiser parent, what should I do or avoid doing with my Runner child?”

Combinations

CRUISER Parent

WALKER Parent

RUNNER Parent

BIATHLETE Parent

CRUISER
Child

+Find a fun project to do together.

HINT: Allow your child to work differently than you.

+ Encourage your child to do something with you (Walk the dog).

HINT: Avoid belittling his fascination for detail.

+Involve him in planning a family day (Schedule and Lists).

HINT: Don’t rush him as he works.

+Connect with your child on your rest cycle.

HINT: Avoid criticizing her lack of adventure.

WALKER Child

+Plan an outing together (Ex. Day hike).

HINT: Don’t get upset if they don’t bring everything on your list.

Establish regular family routines and traditions.

HINT: Avoid getting into a rut. Try spontaneity.

+ Affirm his dependability and loyalty.

HINT: Don’t let him retreat away from new friendships .

Affirm her steadiness, even though it’s not like you.

HINT: Don’t push her into experiences that are too scary.

RUNNER Child

+ Support your child’s sport or activity with your organizational skills.

HINT: Don’t worry about him doing too much.

+ Affirm your child’s social skills and aptitudes.

HINT: Don’t avoid bringing up difficult issues.

Enjoy entertaining friends together.

HINT: Don’t plan the party, find a Cruiser to help.

Enjoy learning new outdoor skills and activities together.

HINT: Avoid over-programming.

BIATHLETE Child

Learn your child’s start and stop rhythms.

HINT: Don’t squelch his creativity and impulsiveness.

+ Try an activity that is faster than you prefer with your child.

HINT: Don’t be frightened by their curiosity.

Allow your child rest stops and pointless diversions.

HINT: Avoid competing with him.

+ Explore new areas together (Museums, other cultures, etc.).

HINT: Avoid confusing each other with all the variety.

© Tim Smith, Life Skills for American Families
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877-376-3500
Last updated February 4, 2008