Decoded: The First Year | Episode 39 | Why Temperament Is Often Neurology In Disguise | Dr SCL

Hey Mum…Have you ever looked at your baby and thought…
“They’re just a bit more sensitive…”
“They’re strong-willed…”
“They’re just not as easy as other babies…”
And if you’re really honest —
there’s a tiny part of you wondering…
am I missing something here? 
Because one minute they’re calm…
the next, they’re overwhelmed.
One day they’re exploring…
the next, they’re clinging or unsettled.
It feels inconsistent.
 And no one’s really explaining why.
So we default to labels.
Temperament. Personality.
“That’s just who they are.”But what if I told you…
a lot of what you’re seeing right now
 isn’t personality at all?It’s neurology.
In this episode, we’re unpacking one of the most misunderstood concepts in early development —
the difference between trait and state.Because when you understand what’s actually driving your baby’s responses…
you stop questioning yourself…
and you start seeing your baby with a whole new level of clarity.