Episode 352: Inside the Mind of a Strong-Willed Child (and Their Parent)
Often when our kids refuse to do what we ask, it can seem like they are being deliberately defiant or strong-willed. But often in these situations, our kids are having a hard time with something beyond their control…and our frustration with them only makes things worse. Fortunately, when you take a closer look at what is really going on for a “strong-willed” child, you can see what they really need in order to feel and act more positively.
In this episode, we’ll look at several real-life situations from the dual perspectives of a child and parent. You’ll learn:
Why children with big emotions display more “strong-willed” behavior
What’s really happen when a child is acting resistant or defiant
How we can can spend less energy addressing this behavior and expand their ability to handle things not going their way in the future
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Your Parenting Long Game
This podcast is for parents who not only want to short-term tips for handling current kids' behaviors and moods, but who are exhausted from addressing the same situation over and over and want to find solutions that last much longer into the future.
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- No. of episodes: 100
- Latest episode: 2025-07-31
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