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CW Today with Loretta Walker is heard each weekday at 12:05 Central Time on Faith Music Radio. Learn more about Loretta, her family and their ministries at ChristianWomanhood.org. Follow Loretta on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWomanhood

CW Today with Loretta Walker is heard each weekday at 12:05 Central Time on Faith Music Radio. Learn more about Loretta, her family and their ministries at ChristianWomanhood.org. Follow Loretta on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWomanhood

CW Today with Loretta Walker is heard each weekday at 12:05 Central Time on Faith Music Radio. Learn more about Loretta, her family and their ministries at ChristianWomanhood.org. Follow Loretta on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWomanhood

CW Today with Loretta Walker is heard each weekday at 12:05 Central Time on Faith Music Radio. Learn more about Loretta, her family and their ministries at ChristianWomanhood.org. Follow Loretta on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWomanhood

If you're raising a strong-willed kid, this episode could change the trajectory of their entire life. In this revisit of one of our favorite episodes, Kristin pulls back the curtain on what it was like to be that so-called “bad kid” herself - and shares the exact 3 messages every strong-willed child needs to hear on repeat.Strong-willed kids get mislabeled as “bad” all the time. They push back. They melt down big. They leave you wondering if you're failing - or if they'll ever fit into the world. But here's the truth: they're not broken. They're brilliant. And how you parent them determines whether that brilliance gets buried in shame or unleashed as their superpower.When you start saying these words, everything changes:- Your child will begin to see themselves as worthy, not “bad.”- You'll stop parenting from fear and start parenting from belief.- You'll shift from daily power struggles to raising a child who knows they are loved, gifted, and celebrated exactly as they are.These aren't just words. They're lifelines. And they can change the way your child shows up in the world - and how you show up as their parent. If you've ever thought, I don't know if I can keep doing this, this episode is for youhttps://biglittlefeelings.com/products/big-feelers?variant=46728248361216 "This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at bollandbranch.com/BLF with code BLF. Ka'Chava - Go to kachava.com and use code BLF for 15% off your first order!Magnetic Me - Get 15% off sitewide at magneticme.com.Peloton - Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comQuince - Elevate your summer bedding. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Visit Myrtle Beach - You belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Plan the best family vacation ever at VisitMyrtleBeach.com.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CW Today with Loretta Walker is heard each weekday at 12:05 Central Time on Faith Music Radio. Learn more about Loretta, her family and their ministries at ChristianWomanhood.org. Follow Loretta on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWomanhood

CW Today with Loretta Walker is heard each weekday at 12:05 Central Time on Faith Music Radio. Learn more about Loretta, her family and their ministries at ChristianWomanhood.org. Follow Loretta on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWomanhood

CW Today with Loretta Walker is heard each weekday at 12:05 Central Time on Faith Music Radio. Learn more about Loretta, her family and their ministries at ChristianWomanhood.org. Follow Loretta on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWomanhood

What if your strong-willed child isn't a problem to fix—but a person to deeply understand?In this compassionate and honest conversation, Janell sits down with parenting coach and author Mary Van Geffen to talk about raising “Spicy Ones”—deep-feeling, wonderfully strong-willed children who often challenge traditional parenting approaches.Together, they explore why parenting these children can feel so emotionally intense, how nervous system regulation changes the atmosphere of the home, and why connection matters more than control. Mary shares gentle wisdom for mothers who feel exhausted, reactive, or discouraged, offering a more compassionate and grounded way to parent without dimming a child's light.This episode is for the mother who feels overwhelmed by power struggles, weary from trying to “get it right,” or longing for a gentler way to love and lead her family.In this episode, we discuss:• What it means to parent a “Spicy One”• Gentle parenting and nervous system regulation• Connection over control• Parenting strong-willed and deep-feeling kids• Healing while parenting differently than you were parented• How motherhood reveals our own need for grace and gentlenessYou are not failing because your child is intense.You may simply be invited into a different kind of parenting.Mary Van Geffen is an international parenting coach, author of Parenting a Spicy One, and creator of Moms of Spicy Ones®. She helps parents stay calm, kind, and firm while raising strong-willed, deep-feeling children through connection-based parenting and nervous system awareness. Website: Mary Van Geffen WebsiteContact Page: Contact Mary Van GeffenInstagram: @maryvangeffen Linktree (newsletter, programs, quizzes, resources): Mary Van GeffenBook Page: Parenting a Spicy One Book PageGrab hold of all Janell's resources:Website: JanellRardon.comSubstack: Heartlift Wellness on SubstackYouTube Channel: Heartlift Wellness YouTubePodcast: The Heartlifter Way with Janell on Apple PodcastsInstagram: @janellrardon

CW Today with Loretta Walker is heard each weekday at 12:05 Central Time on Faith Music Radio. Learn more about Loretta, her family and their ministries at ChristianWomanhood.org. Follow Loretta on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWomanhood

CW Today with Loretta Walker is heard each weekday at 12:05 Central Time on Faith Music Radio. Learn more about Loretta, her family and their ministries at ChristianWomanhood.org. Follow Loretta on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWomanhood

CW Today with Loretta Walker is heard each weekday at 12:05 Central Time on Faith Music Radio. Learn more about Loretta, her family and their ministries at ChristianWomanhood.org. Follow Loretta on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWomanhood

CW Today with Loretta Walker is heard each weekday at 12:05 Central Time on Faith Music Radio. Learn more about Loretta, her family and their ministries at ChristianWomanhood.org. Follow Loretta on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWomanhood

What if the version of you that shows up at 6pm — snapping, threatening the iPad, locking herself in the bathroom for 30 seconds of peace — isn't a parenting problem at all? What if it's a nervous system problem?Wendy Snyder is back on the show & this conversation is the one-two punch I've been waiting to bring you. Wendy is a certified positive parenting educator, founder of Fresh Start Family, and host of the Fresh Start Family Show. Her brand new book — Fresh Start Your Family: Powerful Parenting to Restore Peace in Your Home — comes out at the end of May, and inside it, she walks parents through the exact framework she used to break a generational pattern of reactivity, yelling, and corporal punishment in her own family. We talk about why the high-achieving women in our community are particularly wired for reactive patterns at home (hint: the same nervous system that earned you the promotion is the one snapping in the kitchen), why "powerful parenting" is the opposite of "power over" parenting, and what it actually feels like in your body when you parent from your prefrontal cortex instead of your amygdala. If your nervous system feels like it can hold the boardroom but not bedtime, this one is for you.What you'll learn:The one belief most of us inherited about misbehavior that keeps us locked in reactive patterns (and what to replace it with)Wendy's "closed behavior to open behavior" process — how to find the space between What it looks like to trust your kid's humanity — Wendy's "let it grow" approach Why your kids will start cooperating not because they're scared of you, but because they actually look up to youResources Mentioned:- Our First Conversation with Wendy- Wendy's Book Fresh Start for Your Family-->>> Register for The Capacity Audit free live workshop June 3rd 

CW Today with Loretta Walker is heard each weekday at 12:05 Central Time on Faith Music Radio. Learn more about Loretta, her family and their ministries at ChristianWomanhood.org. Follow Loretta on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWomanhood

Strong-willed kids don't respond to “normal” parenting—and that doesn't mean you're failing. In this episode, I'm joined by Kirk Martin, founder of CelebrateCalm.com and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast, to talk about what actually works with intense, demand-avoidant, emotionally reactive kids.Kirk shares the personal story behind his work, including his experience raising his son Casey, and explains why traditional discipline, consequences, and power struggles often backfire with these kids. We dive into PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), why labeling kids as “demand avoidant” can miss the deeper picture, and how strong-willed kids often seek intense emotional engagement—not because they're manipulative, but because they're dysregulated.We also discuss:Why FAFO parenting doesn't work for many neurodivergent kidsHow to avoid emotional collisions and stop taking behavior personallyWhy reducing demands isn't always the answerThe connection between accepting ourselves and accepting our childrenThis conversation is compassionate, practical, and full of paradigm-shifting insights for parents raising kids who feel “too much” for conventional parenting advice.Watch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

**Still on an unexpected hiatus but new episodes will be back very soon! This week, let's revisit one of my favorite episodes w/ one of the most underrated musicians out there!**On this episode of Songs of Our Lives, it's Tomin! This one feels full circle. Ever since learning about Tomin's music nearly four years ago, I've felt a special connection to it. It's been hard to explain, but after seeing his picks for this episode and talking to him about them, it makes a lot more sense. His latest record, “A Willed and Conscious Balance,” is out now International Anthem and is such a special listen. We talk about that, his cheat code of a band, and plenty more before diving into TLC's eye-opening impact, the all-time greatness of jaimie branch, the absurdly underappreciated Marvin Hannibal Peterson, living in the same timeline as Alice Coltrane, transcending with Ballake Sissiko, Charles Mingus, James Brandon Lewis, John Coltrane, and loads more!Listen to all of Tomin's picks HERE“A Willed and Conscious Balance”“Flores para Verene / Cantos para Caramina”Songs of Our Lives is a podcast series hosted by Brad Rose of Foxy Digitalis that explores the music that's made us and left a certain mark. Whether it's a song we associate with our most important moments, something that makes us cry, the things we love that nobody else does, or our favorite lyrics, we all have our own personal soundtrack. Join Foxy Digitalis on Patreon for extra questions and conversation in each episode (+ a whole lot more!)Follow Foxy Digitalis:WebsitePatreonInstagramBlueskyThe Jewel Garden

Hi! Today, Jake and Brooke conclude their conversations on "The Strong-Willed Child" a series that feels like it's been going on since these books were first published. They talk about the 2004 reprint, how Dobson's views did (not) evolve over time, and what the legacy of this collection of trash has meant for so many. Check out our patreon! www.patreon.com/ihatejamesdobsonMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a moment—one most parents have had but few will ever admit out loud—where you look at your child and feel something uncomfortably close to dislike. Not a fleeting frustration, but a deep, bewildering wall between you and the small person you love more than life. If you have ever stood there, in that shame-soaked silence, wondering what is wrong with you—or them—then Mary Van Geffen wrote this book for you.Mary is an international parenting coach who works with what she lovingly calls "the spicy ones"—the intense, strong-willed, deep-feeling children who seem engineered to challenge every expectation you had about who you would be as a parent. She knows this child intimately because she was one herself, raised without the tools or understanding she desperately needed. And then, in one of life's most poetic ironies, she gave birth to one. Her journey from bewildered, burned-out mother to coach and author is at the heart of her book, Parenting a Spicy One: A Compassionate Guide for Raising a Deep-Feeling and Wonderfully Strong-Willed Kid—a memoir-meets-manual that weaves her own raw, unguarded story together with the voices of over 1,700 women who have moved through her program and come out the other side transformed.What makes this book unlike any other parenting book on the shelf is its radical insistence that the child is not the problem—and neither, ultimately, are you. Mary guides parents through the work of examining their own unhealed wounds, their need for control, their inherited smallness, and their people-pleasing patterns, because this kid—your spicy one—will not let you bypass any of it. The book moves through the pillars of being calm, kind, and firm, and it ends in the places other books are afraid to go: what to do when your child gets violent, how to navigate co-parenting after divorce, how to survive the judgment of everyone who has an opinion about your family. It is, as Olivia put it in this conversation, a Bible. A lifesaver. And an invitation to finally stop parenting out of fear and start leading from a place of self-knowledge, humor, and radical self-compassion.

✨ Raising a strong-willed child and need support tailored to your specific situation? Join the Amazing Parents Club for weekly live Q&As with Dr. Lindsay → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Strong-willed children who argue about everything aren't being disrespectful — their developing brains are doing exactly what they're supposed to do. In this video, Dr. Lindsay uses Piaget's research on the preoperational stage (ages 2–7) to show you why the arguing is a sign of healthy development, and gives you the exact language to respond in the moment. Once you understand what Dr. Lindsay calls The Preoperational Push, the frustration shifts. Not because the behavior changes immediately — because what you're looking at changes completely. Research shows that children ages two through seven are in a stage of active cognitive development defined by rule-testing and the construction of logical structures (Piaget, 1964). In this video: → What Piaget's preoperational stage tells us about children ages 2–7 → Why "who owns the car?" is a sign of advanced reasoning — not disrespect → How to reframe "she always has to win" as persistence and self-advocacy → The Preoperational Push: why defiance is often problem-solving in disguise → Two language shifts to validate thinking AND hold your boundary

Is your strong-willed child really “difficult”… or are they wired to lead? In this episode, Wendy and Terry continue walking through her upcoming book Fresh Start Your Family and unpack one of the most powerful paradigm shifts in parenting: seeing strong-willed kids as leaders in the making, not problems to fix. They talk about: Why culture praises “meek and mild” kids The difference between a true strong-willed child and a temporary power surge stage Why breaking a child's will harms their spirit How to mentor strength with firm-and-kind leadership Through personal stories from raising their daughter Stella, Wendy and Terry show how the very traits that feel exhausting in toddlerhood often become courage, grit, and conviction in adulthood. If you're parenting a child who pushes back, questions authority, or refuses to fold, this episode will help you reframe defiance as potential and raise your “cactus kid” with connection, confidence, and integrity. ➡️ Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/318⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more info and links.

Welcome back, readers, to another installment in everyone's least favorite Dobson work, the one that just won't end - The Strong-Willed Child. Today, Jake and Brooke watch Dobson's 2-part lectures on raising the so-called Strong-Willed Child and take a walk down memory (traumatic flashback) lane as they revist all the worst parts. However frustrated you are, just imagine how much moreso Brooke is at the thought of going back to this garbage pile of source material.Check out our Patreon! www.patreon.com/ihatejamesdobsonReferences:n.a. (February 2019). Resolution on Physical Discipline of Children By Parents. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/about/policy/physical-discipline.pdfMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“They're just being stubborn.” “They're so defiant.” “They dig in their heels and won't budge.”

Hey Friends~  In the last episode, part 5, we talked about ADHD, ASD and processing difficulties. In this episode we support that learning as we listen to a mom and coach talk about parenting some of these kids who are strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodiverse. Our conversation is full of examples of turning daily struggles into calmer, more connected moments.   So if you have a child that pushes your buttons or can be difficult, you will feel empowered after listening to this episode.   NEWS!!  We are nominated for Women Podcasters Awards!!  This is a listener-vote award. PLEASE VOTE for THE LANGUAGE OF PLAY in the CATEGORY of LIFESTYLE  https://www.womenpodcasters.com/language-of-play   Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com CHECKOUT THE WEBSITE!  https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/ Have a question or comment? Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Melissa Schulz, MS, BCBA, is a parenting coach and behavior analyst who helps parents of strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodiverse kids turn daily struggles into calmer, more connected moments using her proven processes. Melissa has been recognized as the "Best Parenting Coach in the United States for 2025" by Evergreen Awards. CONTACT THE GUEST:    www.melissaschulz.com www.facebook.com/confidentlymommin www.instagram.com/confidentlymommin Free e-guide "How to Get Kids to Listen" : https://www.melissaschulz.com/free-guide     IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 53 When Communication Is Hard: An Overview for Parents of Children with Speech or Language Struggles, part 1 254 When Communication Is Hard: Childhood Apraxia of Speech CAS & Motor Speech Disorders, part 2 255 When Communication Is Hard: Speech Sound Disorders & Phonological Delays, part 3 257 When Kids Know More Than They Can Say: Expressive & Receptive Language Delays and DLD, part 4 259 When Communication Is Hard: Autism, ADHD, and Language Processing Differences, part 5   WE'VE MADE IT EASY FOR YOU!  Love this podcast?  Let us know!  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-click!  https://followthepodcast.com/play   To SPONSOR The Language Of Play, schedule your call here:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session To DONATE to The Language Of Play, Use this secure payment link: https://app.autobooks.co/pay/the-language-of-play

Why do conventional parenting strategies fall flat, leaving parents feeling guilty and overwhelmed? That's the question Melissa Schulz answers with over 22 years as a parenting coach and behavior analyst supporting families of strong-willed, sensitive, and neurodiverse kids. In this conversation, Melissa reveals how understanding the real causes behind behavior — and why a parent's own mindset matters as much as any tactic — can break cycles of yelling and guilt. Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) to discover evidence-based tools that help parents respond with confidence, stay connected, and find joy in the journey. Explore confident parenting at https://kajmasterclass.com.=========================================*KAJ Masterclass*A video-first, live-first global conversation platform — editorially independent and depth-driven. In-depth, unscripted conversations with thinkers, leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and experts — exploring ideas, lived experience, and real-world wisdom. Hosted by Khudania Ajay (KAJ), independent journalist.

If your child is strong-willed, be encouraged! Those traits of determination and stubbornness often make courageous, hard-working adults. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Raising a strong-willed child can feel relentless. You're not just managing behavior. You're managing intensity. Big emotions. Sudden escalations. Transitions that turn into full-body meltdowns. And somewhere in the middle of all of that, you're trying to stay calm, steady, and kind. If you've ever wondered why traditional parenting advice seems to make things worse with your child, this episode is going to bring so much clarity. I'm joined by Mary Van Geffen, international parenting coach, author of Parenting a Spicy One, and mom to a grown “spicy one” herself. Mary shares what actually works with emotionally intense, strong-willed kids—and why so many common approaches backfire. We also talk about something that doesn't get discussed enough: what happens between the adults when your child escalates. Because often, the tension between co-parents becomes just as overwhelming as the behavior itself. This episode is about parenting with emotional intelligence, staying calm without becoming passive, and building connection without losing your authority. In This Episode, We Cover: What makes a child a “spicy one” (and how to know if yours fits the description) Why strong-willed kids escalate during transitions and time pressure How traditional control-based parenting fuels more resistance Why gentle parenting can feel confusing—and what authoritative parenting really looks like in real life The simplest regulation tool you can use when you feel yourself seeing red What to do after you react before you pause How to stay united with your co-parent when parenting styles clash Why This Conversation Matters Parenting a strong-willed child can make you question everything. Your patience. Your skills. Your marriage. Your ability to stay calm when you're constantly being tested. But here's the truth: your child isn't “too much,” and you're not failing. Spicy kids often grow into deeply connected, thoughtful, independent adults—especially when they're parented with calm, kind, and firm leadership. The goal isn't to crush their intensity. It's to guide it. Mary brings both professional expertise in child development and hard-earned personal experience. She shares how emotional regulation isn't about being perfectly calm all the time. It's about repair. It's about consistency. It's about staying steady even when your child doesn't “deserve” it. And if you're navigating family dynamics where one parent stays calm and the other comes in hot, this episode will give you language and perspective to approach those conversations without triggering defensiveness. Resources Mentioned: Parenting a Spicy One by Mary Van Geffen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Got a kid who won't take no for an answer? Let's talk about how to break the cycle of constant battles.

Strong-willed kids can be some of the most challenging — and the most incredible — kids to parent.In this bonus mini-episode, Sarah and Corey talk about what makes strong-willed kids unique, why they can feel so hard to parent in everyday moments, and why their determination, honesty, and sense of justice are traits to be celebrated.They also discuss how small shifts in how we communicate with strong-willed kids can dramatically reduce power struggles while preserving connection.If you're parenting a child who pushes back, refuses to be bossed around, and stands firmly in their beliefs, this conversation will help you see their strengths and learn how to work with their temperament instead of constantly fighting against it.Sarah also shares details about her upcoming workshop on parenting strong-willed kids. You can find the workshop at https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/workshop00:00 — Strong-willed kids: a blessing and a challengeWhy Sarah and Corey both love working with strong-willed kids.01:00 — What makes strong-willed kids specialTheir sense of justice, independence, and willingness to question authority.02:00 — Why strong-willed kids can make everyday parenting harderWhen kids won't “just put their coat on.”03:00 — A real-life example of strong-willed determinationSarah's story about her niece tying her shoes while holding a fidget spinner.05:00 — The nervous system reaction to being told what to doWhy strong-willed people resist being bossed around.06:00 — The surprising realization Sarah's son had at age 13Why he thought one parent was “better.”07:00 — Power struggles and how to avoid themWhy connection matters so much with strong-willed kids.08:00 — Workshop announcementParenting Strong-Willed Kids: Tools to Reduce Power Struggles Without Crushing Their Spirit.Sarah: Hi, Corey.Corey: Hey, Sarah.Sarah: Let's talk about strong-willed kids. Are your kids strong-willed?Corey: Absolutely.Sarah: Yeah, both. What about you?Corey: Both of them. And yes—the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. I am extremely strong-willed.Sarah: Me too. And my kids— all three of my kids are strong-willed. And me and my husband. You should see us play board games together.It did make it harder to parent them. And I also love how I am, and I love how my kids were and are. What do you love about strong-willed kids?Corey: I love so much about strong-willed kids. I actually think some of my favorite clients to work with are those who have strong-willed kids.Sarah: For sure.Corey: Because these kids are just… what I love about them is they're going to change the world. They're not going to just go along with the crowd. They're not going to just do things because you said so. They're going to really think deeply about things. They have this deep sense of right and wrong.Sarah: Justice. Yeah.Corey: Yes—justice guiding who they are and what they want to do in the world.Sarah: Yeah. What I love about strong-willed kids is that they speak their truth. You know how they feel. They're not afraid to speak their truth about what they like and what they don't like.Corey: Yeah. You always know where you stand with them. There's no guesswork involved with a strong-willed kid.Sarah: Yeah. And they're so willing to stand up for what they believe in—even if it comes at a cost to them.I love how they won't be bossed around. Because they're little and they're still learning, sometimes they don't realize it's at their own expense.Corey: Yes.Sarah: I think it's something to be admired. And also, as a parent, it makes it tough sometimes to work with them.Corey: Absolutely. There have been so many times where I look at my kids, or I'm talking to clients, and we're just like, “Why can't they just go put their coat on now?”We have these busy schedules we're trying to get through, and sometimes when you have these little strong-willed kids, you feel like you can't get through the schedule because they won't just go do what you ask them to do.Sarah: Yeah.One time when I was teaching a workshop on strong-willed kids—and another one's coming up; we'll get to that—I looked up the dictionary definition of strong-willed. It was something like: tends to do what one wants, even if others advise against it.And I love that.It reminds me of something that happened recently. As you know, I was visiting my sister and my niece, who's eight. I was helping get my niece ready for school. She was tying her shoes, and she had a fidget spinner in one hand while trying to tie them.Of course, tying your shoes is already tricky when you're still learning, and trying to do it with a fidget spinner makes it even harder.I casually said, “Let me hold that.”She said, “No.”I started laughing, and she looked at me.I said, “Have you ever heard the expression cut off your nose to spite your face?”She said no.I explained that it basically means making things harder for yourself just to prove a point. I told her, “I don't care if you hold that fidget spinner while you tie your shoes, but it's making life harder for you. I love that you don't want to be bossed around, and I admit I kind of gave you an order to let me hold it. I love that you're standing up for yourself and not letting anyone boss you around. But holding onto that fidget spinner while tying your shoes is making things harder for you.”She didn't say anything.She finished tying her shoe with the fidget spinner still in her hand.Then when she moved to the next shoe, she handed it to me and said, “Will you hold this?”I said, “Sure.”And she tied her shoe without the fidget spinner.That's such a good example of how strong-willed kids can be. If my husband tells me to do something I was already planning to do, I can feel my nervous system activate—like, He can't tell me what to do.But because I'm a grown-up with experience, I don't shout “No!” when that happens.So that little tweak can really make things easier for strong-willed kids—and for us.Corey: Absolutely.And we were saying off camera too—obviously you are also my boss, and you are the only person in my life who can tell me what to do, and I happily do it without that nervous system response.So all those tweaks that you've taught me over the years—how you manage me—show that there really is a way to work with strong-willed people, whether it's a little kid or a grown-up, to make them feel empowered when you're working together.Sarah: Totally.My middle son is extremely strong-willed. He's 21 now, but growing up he absolutely would cut off his nose to spite his face so he wouldn't feel bossed around.My husband tends to be a bit more traditional—still peaceful, but a little more direct and demanding.One time when my son was about 13, he said, “Dad's a better parent than you are.”I said, “Really? Why do you say that?”He said, “Because I always do what he tells me to do.”I knew what he meant. My husband would say things like, “You have to do this,” and my son would comply.So I asked him, “Have I ever asked you to do something that you didn't do?”He stopped and thought.Then he said, “No.”The difference was that he didn't feel bossed around when I asked him to do something.And he usually did follow my husband too because he felt connected to him—which is another really important thing with strong-willed kids: connection.But it was funny watching his face as the realization landed. The ground shifted for him.He realized, “I do what my mom asks too. I just don't notice that she's telling me what to do.”I thought that was hilarious.Corey: That shows you worked with him so effectively that he didn't even notice directions were happening.Sarah: Yeah, exactly.Well, there are so many fun things to talk about with strong-willed kids. I love them so much.But I also see parents every day—and I know you do too—who feel really stuck. They feel like they're constantly battling and getting into power struggles.That's why I'm teaching a workshop on this.It's on Wednesday, March 18th at noon Eastern time. You can go to reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/workshop to sign up.If you have a strong-willed kiddo, this workshop is for you.If you're in our membership, it's included, so don't sign up separately.It's a live workshop on Zoom where we'll talk about how to work with strong-willed kids so you can get through the day without feeling like you're constantly fighting with them—while still preserving connection and getting the things done that need to get done.If you can't make it live, you'll get the replay and a cheat sheet afterward.If you're listening to this on the podcast, we'll put the link in the show notes.If you're seeing this on Instagram, the link is in my bio.I hope to see everyone there.Thanks, Corey.Corey: Thank you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahrosensweet.substack.com/subscribe

Last week, Karen talked about the temperaments. This week, she takes that conversation one step further by answering real questions from moms who are navigating strong-willed kids, harsh words, whining, and emotional outbursts. If you've ever looked at your child and thought, I know their heart is sweet, so why is this coming out so sideways? this episode is for you. Karen shares practical wisdom for understanding your child's wiring, correcting with grace, and helping them grow.Episode Recap:Last week, we talked about blue and red temperaments (2:00)My blue/green son often comes across as critical and harsh (3:00)My rising Kindergartener is controlling and bossy and can be physical (7:23)My daughter used to love being the center of attention, now she's self-conscious (12:25)What is the temperaments book you reference all the time? (16:05)Pick a “lane” when you take the temperaments test (18:57) Scripture: Hebrews 12:11 (NIV) “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”Discussion Questions: Which of my child's behaviors may be connected to their temperament, and which ones need clear correction?Do I tend to react to my child's tone or behavior in a way that escalates things?How can I better coach my child after the emotional moment has passed?Where does my own temperament make parenting this child especially hard?What would it look like to be more patient and intentional in helping this child grow over time?Resources:Listen to the rest of our conversation on WT+: boaw.mom/insiderEpisodes featuring moms of different temperament colors: 330, 331, 332, 333Grab Personality Plus for Parents by Florence Littauer Take the Colors Temperament Quiz todayWant More of This Conversation?Wire Talk+ listeners get extended conversations every week! Today Karen delves deeper into how moms' own temperaments affect the way they respond to their kids and gives a helpful rundown of the core needs of each temperament.Head HERE and join us for the full conversation.

If you have a spicy kid — the one who knows every button, tests every boundary, and can reduce you to screaming about shoes at 7am — this episode is for you.And if you've ever tried to stay calm, validate feelings, offer choices, read the books, do the things — and still felt like nothing was working?In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Paul Sunseri — child and family psychologist, TEDx speaker, published researcher, and developer of Intensive Family-Focused Treatment (IFFT) — to talk about what actually works with strong-willed, oppositional, and defiant kids. We dig into why gentle parenting gets misunderstood, why some kids just come into the world harder to parent (and what to do about it), how to get kids to actually listen without badgering or yelling, why you never have to argue with your child again, and what to do when you know what you should say but you're too triggered to say it.What You'll LearnWhy some kids come into the world harder to parent, and why that is not a reflection of your parentingThe bank account metaphor: why harder kids need more deposits, and what happens when the account runs dryHow to set up a morning routine that runs on incentives and independence instead of chaos and naggingHow to handle disrespect at any age — including the specific language that works with teenagersWhy you never have to argue with your child again — and exactly how to exit any argument in progressGentle Parenting Reimagined Book Dr. Sunseri's website

For our 150th episode, we're bringing back one of the most powerful conversations ever aired on Raising Wild Hearts.Ginny Luther — international speaker, parent educator, and author of Blue Star Grit — joins us to explore what happens when we stop trying to control our children… and start regulating ourselves instead.This episode dives deep into:The true meaning of discipline (hint: it's not punishment)Conscious discipline and social emotional learningThe “wooden spoon moment” that changed Ginny's parenting foreverWhy your child's defiance is developmentally normalCo-regulation and nervous system awarenessHow control always costs connectionMom guilt, boundaries, and authoritative presenceHealing intergenerational trauma through parentingGinny vulnerably shares her journey of raising a strong-willed child into an exceptional leader — and the unimaginable grief of losing him. Through it all, she reveals a radical truth:You can be victimized… without choosing to be a victim.If you've ever found yourself in a power struggle…If you've ever wondered whether you're “doing it wrong”…If you've ever had your own wooden spoon moment…This conversation will shift something inside you.Because when we grow, we leave the world better than we found it for our children.Support The Mission:

Parenting a strong-willed child can feel intense, exhausting, and isolating, especially when your kid has big emotions, strong opinions, and a “justice-seeking” spirit that won't quit. In this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with parenting coach and author Mary Van Geffen to talk about how to parent a “spicy one”, without losing your mind, your confidence, or their spark. You'll learn how to set firm and kind boundaries, why repair matters more than perfection, and how simple shifts in your tone of voice, pace, and posture can change everything when your child pushes back. Mary also shares powerful mindset shifts from her new book Parenting a Spicy One, including the idea that your child isn't your problem, they're your curriculum. If you're raising a strong-willed or “spicy” kid and you want more cooperation, less yelling, and a home that feels safer and more connected, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. ➡️ Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/310⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more info and links.

The act of sitting down to play a tabletop game is far more than a simple hobby because it is actually a sophisticated ritual of consensual reality. When a group of players agrees that a dragon exists or a dungeon awaits, they are engaging in a form of collective manifestation that blurs the line between fiction and physics. This episode of Troubled Minds explores how the adventuring party acts as an egregore, which is a shared intelligence capable of hacking the very fabric of our perceived world. We dive deep into the mechanics of the dice as quantum randomizers and discuss whether we are all just players in a larger campaign run by an unseen architect.​​If you are having a mental health crisis and need immediate help, please go to​ ​​​https://troubledminds.org/help/ and call somebody right now. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength. ​ ​ ​ ​​​LIVE ON Digital Radio! Http://bit.ly/40KBtlW ​ ​ ​​http://www.troubledminds.net or ​ ​ ​ ​​https://www.troubledminds.org ​​​​Support The Show! ​ ​ ​ ​​https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/troubled-minds-radio--4953916/support ​ ​ ​ ​​https://ko-fi.com/troubledminds ​ ​ ​ ​​https://patreon.com/troubledminds ​ ​ ​ ​​https://www.buymeacoffee.com/troubledminds ​ ​ ​ ​​https://troubledfans.com ​ ​Friends of Troubled Minds! - ​ ​ ​ ​​https://troubledminds.org/friends ​ ​​​Show Schedule Sun--Tues--Thurs--Fri 7-10pst ​iTunes - ​ ​ ​​​​https://apple.co/2zZ4hx6 ​Spotify - ​ ​ ​​​​https://spoti.fi/2UgyzqM ​TuneIn - ​ ​ ​​​​https://bit.ly/2FZOErS ​Twitter - ​ ​ ​​​​https://bit.ly/2CYB71U ​​​​​----------------------------------------​​https://troubledminds.substack.com/p/a-party-egregore-the-dragon-exists​​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egregore​​https://www.natha.is/articles/the-egregor/​​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11299717/​​https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-09/fantasy-changes-lives-for-live-action-role-play-fans/101373300​​https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a68041733/consciousness-reality-observer-effect/​​https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2022/06/22/can-two-worlds-bleed-how-live-action-role-play-affects-your-life-larp.html​​https://phys.org/news/2022-06-larping-intense-effect.html​​http://kapitaniak.kdm.p.lodz.pl/press/Mail%20Online.pdf​​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_constructionism​​https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/newfound-reality-signal-helps-the-brain-tell-imagination-from-real-life/​​https://www.newscientist.com/article/2483193-weve-figured-out-how-our-brains-sort-imagination-from-reality/​​https://quotefancy.com/quote/815083/George-Orwell-It-s-not-so-much-staying-alive-it-s-staying-human-that-s-important-WhatThat's another dive into the mysteries they don't want you exploring here on Troubled Minds Radio. Keep Your Mind Troubled: If today's episode challenged your perception of reality, you're exactly where you need to be.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and hit that notification bell so you never miss our investigations into the unknown.Your five-star rating and review helps other truth-seekers find us in this sea of mainstream disinformation. Join the Community: Connect with nearly 1,000 fellow researchers in our Discord server, follow @TroubledMindsR on X for breaking updates, and support independent media by upgrading to Spreaker Prime for exclusive bonus content.Share Your Truth: Got a paranormal encounter, conspiracy evidence, or inside knowledge they're covering up? Email troubledmindsradio@gmail.com - your story could be featured on an upcoming episode. This is your host reminding you that in a world of manufactured narratives, questioning everything isn't paranoia...

In this episode, Pastor Tony Wood and wife Bre offer biblical encouragement, practical parenting wisdom, and honest laughter for moms and dads navigating the daily battles of strong emotions, boundary testing, and big personalities.Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Hi Parents! In today's episode, I sit down with international parenting coach Mary Van Geffen to talk honestly about what it means to raise a strong-willed child or as Mary playfully calls it, Parenting A Spicy One. If you have a child who feels everything deeply, pushes back hard, or seems immune to traditional strategies, this conversation will feel like a breath of relief. Mary and I explore what truly defines a Spicy One and why their behavior can look so different from their peers. We get into why classic discipline often backfires and what actually helps them feel safe, seen, and cooperative. Mary also explains what's happening beneath the surface during intense moments and how parents can stay calm, kind, and firm even when emotions escalate. More About Mary: Mary is an international parenting coach who specializes in helping moms of strong-willed, deeply sensitive kids. Through her training as a Simplicity Parenting counselor and Professional Co-Active Coach and her own lived experience raising a spirited child, Mary teaches parents how to stay regulated, compassionate, and confident when the heat rises. With more than 400,000 parents following her daily insights on Instagram and thousands completing her transformative programs, she's become a trusted voice for families learning to parent differently. If you've been craving guidance on how to support your strong-willed child, reduce power struggles, and build deeper connection without losing your boundaries, this episode will give you clarity, comfort, and practical tools. I know so many parents will feel seen in this conversation. Quiz: How Spicy Is Your Household? Big hugs, Monica Crnogorac Next Steps Book a Free Discovery Call Visit My Website for More Information on My 8-Week Program Connect With Me on Instagram

Jennifer Kolari on Strong-Willed Kids, Brain Science & Connected ParentingSummary: In this powerful episode of The Art of Raising Humans, Kyle and Sara Wester sit down with parenting expert Jennifer Kolari to talk about one of the most misunderstood and emotionally exhausting parenting challenges: raising a strong-willed child. Why does your child melt down over “small” things? Why does discipline feel like constant power struggles? And why does nothing seem to work the way the books promised? Jennifer explains what's really happening in your child's brain during emotional overwhelm and why strong-willed kids don't need more control; they need more connection, understanding, and emotional safety. She walks parents through how temperament, neurobiology, and unmet emotional needs drive behavior, and introduces her powerful CALM Technique to help families move from chaos to connection. This conversation also explores why compassion and firmness must coexist, how parents can regulate themselves first, and why repair after conflict builds deeper trust than getting it “right” ever could. About Jennifer Kolari:Jennifer Kolari is one of North America's leading parenting experts, a child and family therapist, author, and the founder of Connected Parenting. Her brain-based, empathy-driven approach helps parents raise resilient, emotionally healthy children using connection as the foundation of discipline. She is also the host of the Connected Parenting Podcast and a sought-after international speaker. If you're parenting a strong-willed, intense, or emotionally reactive child, this episode will feel like a lifeline. 

It wasn't too many months ago that I (Joanna) decided to give up on coloring my hair to cover up all the grey. But you want to know something funny? When I look in the mirror, I sometimes laugh to myself and wonder: How many of these grey hairs are from the stress of parenting our youngest daughter as a toddler? She was fearless, and one of her favorite phrases was, “I do it myself!”We know we are not the only ones who have experienced a battle of wills with our children. Today, you may be feeling the constant push-and-pull with your child; your days might feel tired and stressful, and it's becoming harder and harder to feel joy in your parenting.If you're craving some peace and guidance in your home today, we are happy to introduce our guest, Beth Read. Beth is a mom of four who loves coming alongside other parents to remind them that God's grace shows up in the messiest, hardest moments. Beth is also the founder of HeartWriters and the creator of Fruit of the Family, a fun, activity-based resource to help you disciple your children and bond as a family.In this episode, Beth shares:Characteristics of many strong-willed childrenWhat to do when you feel like you are failing as a parentThe Seven C's for relating better to your childAnd much more!We hope you enjoy this conversation!Show Notes: growinghometogether.com/beth-read-120

Power struggles feel like part of the toddler job description, but they don't have to run the whole house. In this episode, I break down what's really happening in those intense moments and how small shifts in tone, control, and connection can turn things around. This isn't about “winning” a battle. It's about helping your child feel capable while keeping your own sanity intact. We talk through the everyday situations that spark the most battles, why strong-willed kids push back as hard as they do, and how to meet them with calm authority instead of getting pulled into the chaos. You'll learn how to give healthy control without giving up your boundaries, how to use your child's growing cognitive skills, and how to de-escalate when emotions spill over on both sides. If you're tired of standoffs at mealtime, bedtime, the bathroom, or anywhere in between, this episode will help you feel more steady, more clear, and less stuck in the tug-of-war. In This Episode, We Cover: ✔️ Why it takes two to have a power struggle ✔️ When to give control and when to step in ✔️ How to offer choices without losing structure ✔️ Simple scripts that shift the tone instantly ✔️ Using cognitive development to your advantage ✔️ Redirecting repetitive demands without escalating ✔️ How to recover when things go sideways ✔️ Playfulness as a tool for reducing tension Want more? Listen to the full, original episode. Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don't forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠ page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whether you’re just starting your parenting journey or you've hit a rough spot, today's episode is a reminder that God's grace is sufficient through it all. Seeing God's mercy toward us in the midst of challenging family messes (like disagreeing about how to approach parenting a “strong-willed” child) is the hope of the Gospel! Connected Families Co-Founders, Jim and Lynne Jackson, sit down with longtime friends of Connected Families, Jay and Debi Allsup, to encourage families with their experience with their own adult daughters. They remind us that our kids' biggest challenges now can become their greatest assets when they are older! Yes… even the “strong-willed” child! Key Takeaways: What it initially looked like for Jay and Debi to approach parenting with two completely different styles Learn how Connected Families tools help parents to develop a common parenting language and a path forward to model reconciliation after they have had an imperfect parenting moment Impact on their daughters in the present God's grace grows with your family Mentioned in this Podcast: Connected Families Framework Magnet Ezekiel 47:8-9 NIV Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We'd love to have you take a seat at The Table! Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show! Guest Bio: Jay and Debi Allsup are long-time friends of Connected Families and were part of the original board. Jay serves business leaders with his financial acumen and deep Biblical insights, providing a unique perspective to companies and nonprofit organizations that leads them to fiscally responsible decisions and managed growth. Debi works as a Director of HR at a national community-based support services company. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-d5b7427-container{background-color:#431c3b !important}.stk-d5b7427-container:before{background-color:#431c3b !important}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-d5b7427 .stk-block-card__image{width:100% !important;height:250px !important}} .stk-7262dee .stk-block-heading__text{color:#ede5ea !important}Give “change” to others .stk-91b0ce6 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}Connected Families relies on your generosity so more families can experience “aha” moments of grace. .stk-7a834f2 .stk-button{background:#ede5ea !important}.stk-7a834f2 .stk-button:hover:after{background:#95848f !important;opacity:1 !important}.stk-7a834f2 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:#160e0d !important;font-weight:600 !important}.stk-7a834f2 .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-7a834f2 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important}}DONATE & MAKE CHANGE TODAY!

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2822: Adina Soclof offers compassionate and actionable guidance for parents navigating the challenges of raising a strong-willed child. By emphasizing empathy, clear communication, and respectful discipline, she shows how to transform defiance into independence and connection, helping parents nurture their child's strengths while restoring peace at home. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentingsimply.com/help-your-strong-willed-child/ Quotes to ponder: “We should cultivate a child's independence. It does not have to be at the expense of maintaining our authority as parents in our homes.” "All children want their parent's approval and some children just don't know how to achieve that." “To really be effective with a tough kid you need to always look for the good in every interaction.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2822: Adina Soclof offers compassionate and actionable guidance for parents navigating the challenges of raising a strong-willed child. By emphasizing empathy, clear communication, and respectful discipline, she shows how to transform defiance into independence and connection, helping parents nurture their child's strengths while restoring peace at home. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentingsimply.com/help-your-strong-willed-child/ Quotes to ponder: "We should cultivate a child's independence. It does not have to be at the expense of maintaining our authority as parents in our homes." "All children want their parent's approval and some children just don't know how to achieve that." "To really be effective with a tough kid you need to always look for the good in every interaction."

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What You'll LearnWhy your child's defiance isn't disrespect — it's communication.How to shift from “fixing your child” to regulating yourself first.The power of posture and tone: why sitting down and lowering your voice changes everything.How to stop over-talking, over-teaching, and over-correcting — and what to do instead.Ways to parent as a team, even when one parent is more reactive.How to reframe strong-willed behavior as a sign of strength and leadership in development.Why connection — not compliance — is the foundation of real discipline. Key TakeawaysCalm isn't passive; it's anchored leadership.Your child's behavior is not a reflection of your worth.Connection before correction always creates more cooperation.Every strong-willed child is asking: “Can I trust you to stay calm when I'm not?” About Kirk MartinFounder of Celebrate Calm and host of The Calm Parenting PodcastHas helped over 1 million families bring peace and connection into their homesKnown for his practical tools, humor, and grounded wisdom

If you're raising a strong-willed kid, this episode could change the trajectory of their entire life. Strong-willed kids get mislabeled as “bad” all the time. They push back. They melt down big. They leave you wondering if you're failing - or if they'll ever fit into the world. But here's the truth: they're not broken. They're brilliant. And how you parent them determines whether that brilliance gets buried in shame or unleashed as their superpower.In this episode, Kristin pulls back the curtain on what it was like to be that so-called “bad kid” herself - and shares the exact 3 messages every strong-willed child needs to hear on repeat. When you start saying these words, everything changes:- Your child will begin to see themselves as worthy, not “bad.”- You'll stop parenting from fear and start parenting from belief.- You'll shift from daily power struggles to raising a child who knows they are loved, gifted, and celebrated exactly as they are.These aren't just words. They're lifelines. And they can change the way your child shows up in the world - and how you show up as their parent. If you've ever thought, I don't know if I can keep doing this, this episode is for youhttps://biglittlefeelings.com/products/big-feelers?variant=46728248361216 Sources:(Marion Spengler et al., 2015).(Diana Baumrind's work)This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Discover all of the ways a Chrysler Pacifica can make your life and your family's rides easier and more enjoyable by visiting chrysler.com/pacificaIf you're looking for gifts that are guaranteed to surprise and delight, head to Neiman MarcusVisit kendrascott.com/gifts and use code BLF20 at checkout for 20% off ONE full-priced jewelry item. Expires December 31, 2025.Use code BLF for 20% off Minted Holiday Cards, Gifts, and Wrapping Paper. Head to minted.com and use code BLF.Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comVisit perelelhealth.com. New customers can enjoy 20% off their first order with the code BEDTIME.Visit covesmart.com and use code BLF for an additional 10% off your first order! Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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If you're homeschooling a strong-willed child, you know how draining the daily battles can feel. One mom writes in:"This is my second year homeschooling. I have three girls ages 7, 4, and 2. My oldest is very strong willed, opinionated, loves to debate or negotiate anything I say that involves doing school or other responsibilities she doesn't like, and takes up a lot of the energetic space of our home. It is like pulling teeth to get her to do anything she doesn't want to do. I do my best not to yell and use positive requests as well as state and keep boundaries. But they don't seem to work… I'm feeling so nervous for our school year because our connection feels lacking and I just feel helpless with how to get that connection back so we can have a successful school year.”In this episode, I share how shifting from power struggles to partnership can transform your homeschool. We'll talk about why parents often unknowingly step into the tug-of-war, how to refocus on the positive, what it looks like to ignore unhelpful behaviors without giving up authority, and how to intentionally teach good habits that make your days smoother.If you've ever wondered how to really connect with your strong-willed child while still leading your homeschool with confidence, this episode will give you practical encouragement and fresh hope.You'll learn:How to step out of the tug-of-war and build true partnership with your strong-willed childSimple ways to shift attention toward the positive and let go of constant correctionPractical strategies for teaching habits that create smoother homeschool days