Brooklyn Walker, Personality Profiles

1. Noa, 9: Creative problem-solving/building: Usually thinks in terms of strategy and efficiency. In a nerf gun fight, they’ll lay low while discreetly gathering all the nerf darts to stash somewhere in their fortress, instead of moving around and frantically picking up only a couple at a time (long-term strategy). They do well with math problems and art projects, and don’t require a ton of help from parents with their hw. Independent thinking and autonomy are very important to their emotional well-being. They love using erector sets and making claymation videos in their spare time.

2. Braxton, 8: Adventurous/aggressive/competitive: Everything is viewed as a game/competition. Talks to friends at length about the details of their last football game and how many points they scored (keeping score/status and accuracy is important to them). Usually the one to read the rules of a new board game and keeps track of points, making sure no one is cheating. Parents have to make cleaning their room feel like a game or competition between siblings, and whoever wins gets a prize-achievement/incentive is a driving force. Doesn’t like doing English or math hw, but is thrilled by hands-on science experiments and field trips. The discovery and exploring aspect of this game would be appealing to them, and they would probably only play this game socially.

3. Danny, 7: Caring/nurturing: More emotionally-driven. Has one or two really close friends and connects well on a deeper, more personal level. Takes good care of their three chickens. Parents put them in charge of gathering their eggs everyday and making sure they have enough food and water. Sits outside with them while they’re grazing and gets to know each one. Would feel devastated for weeks if a raccoon ate them. Doesn’t love cleaning their room, but keeps it in order because they have a sense of ownership and pride over their stuff.