In this heartfelt episode, we explore the world of Enneagram Type Two—children who long to be loved and needed, and who often learn early on to earn connection through helping others. Known as the Helper, this type shines with warmth, empathy, and generosity—but underneath may carry the heavy burden of shame, believing their worth depends on what they do for others.

Join Susan Parker Jones, licensed therapist and author of The Wholehearted Child, as she unpacks how the Type Two child forms their identity, how the Harmony Triad (2–5–8) can help restore balance, and what caregivers can do to nurture self-worth and healthy boundaries. You’ll leave with practical tools, compassionate insight, and real encouragement—whether you're raising a Type Two child or healing the one inside yourself.

Topics Covered:

• The shame-based dragon Type Twos wrestle with
• Early childhood messages that shape their patterns
• How to support emotional honesty and boundaries
• Harmony triad integration (2–5–8) in parenting
• What Type Twos need to hear to feel safe and seen

✨ Whether you’re a parent, educator, or therapist, this episode will help you guide your little helper toward wholeness—not just helpfulness.

In this episode, we explore the tender heart and high standards of the Type One child—often called the Improver or Reformer. These kids are responsible, principled, and driven by a deep desire to get it right. But behind the helpfulness and maturity is often an inner critic that never quiets down.

We’ll talk about how Type One children manage their anger, why they may struggle with black-and-white thinking, and how their need to be good can come at the cost of joy. You’ll learn practical strategies to help them embrace self-compassion, integrate their full Harmony Triad (1-4-7), and build a new inner narrative: “I don’t have to be perfect to be loved.”

This one’s for every parent, teacher, or caregiver supporting a child who carries the quiet weight of being the good one.

In this episode of Childhood and the Enneagram: Stories That Shape Us, we explore Type 9—the Peacemaker—and how their natural desire for peace can quietly lead them to lose touch with their own voice. Licensed therapist and Enneagram practitioner Susan Parker Jones explains how Type 9 children often learn to withdraw or merge with others to avoid conflict, and what parents can do to help them develop confidence, self-awareness, and emotional resilience. You’ll learn how the dragon of anger shows up for Type 9s, how to support their growth through the Harmony Triad, and how to gently guide them toward wholeness without sacrificing their beautiful gift of peace.

Whether you're raising a Type 9 child or recognize these patterns in yourself, this conversation offers insight, encouragement, and practical tools for healing and growth.