All children are "wired" differently. But it can be hard for caregivers to understand their child's temperament.

These 5 questions can help:

1. How does your child typically respond to new situations or people? Do they dive right in, or do they need time to warm up before they feel comfortable?
2. How does your child handle transitions - like ending playtime or switching activities? Do they move through changes fairly easily, or do they need extra time and preparation? 
3. How does your child respond to physical sensations - things like tags in clothing, loud noises, or busy environments? Are they generally easy-going, or do certain sensory experiences feel overwhelming to them?
4. When your child is upset, how long does it typically take them to recover? Do they bounce back quickly, or do big feelings tend to linger?
5. When you think about your child's intensity - how they express excitement, frustration, or sadness - does it feel like a lot to navigate? Understanding whether your child feels things deeply can help explain a lot of the behavior you're seeing at home.

From here, you can help caregivers to pay attention to their child's temperament and work to find ways to figure out what their child needs from them in different situations. It's information to help understand, connect, and accept.