Power struggles and strong willed children

Just a reminder that the podcast has changed names (even I forgot in the intro). Formally the Joyful Mud Puddles Podcast this is  now The Parenting Coach Podcast.

Do you have a child that some might describe as strong-willed, determined, stubborn? We all know someone like that I'm sure. Of course I always encourage parents to reframe their thinking towards resilient, problem-solver, stedfast, hard-working, assertive, leader, independent, courageous, or loyal. Looking at the positive traits of a strong-willed child (or adult) helps us to side step the power struggles.

No one wins when we get into a power struggle, especially with our kids. As parents we want to ensure that our children do the right thing, learn the lesson, don’t get away with whatever it is they are doing wrong. But engaging in the fight doesn’t teach them anything positive that will actually benefit them in the long run.

Full blog post here
https://www.joyfulmudpuddles.com/power-struggles-and-strong-willed-children

Here are some tips to help avoid the power struggle

Give your child choiceLet them take chargeLook for win-win solutionsLearn through experienceRules and RoutinesDon't forceEmpathy and listen to their point of viewFocus on connection

Here are some helpful links
Free poster with handy reminders
Video about focusing on one small change
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