Raising Kids
The situation had “meltdown” written all over it. It was a fun, yet incredibly long day at the zoo for the kids. I knew our oldest - a strong willed child - wasn’t going to want to leave. In his mind, we could sleep there with the animals and everything would be perfect. As we prepared to break the news, hangry and tired washed over my [...]
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10 Phrases to Keep Handy When Raising a Strong-Willed Child
Inside: Learn 10 powerful ways to communicate with your strong-willed child. Plus, my number one secret for raising a strong-willed child and gaining the cooperation you truly want. When my dad was a little boy he used to hold his breath until he passed out. And my grandmother would call the doctor--mind you this was the 1950s--and the [...]
Your Strong-Willed Toddler: 3 Shifts to Turn Defiance Into Cooperation
I stood in the elevator looking down at my strong-willed toddler on the floor. He sat up, swung his head backwards and let out another ginormous “WAAAAAAAA.” When the elevator stopped on the third floor my heart skipped 3 beats before sinking into the abyss of anxiety in my stomach. The doors opened to another family needing to ride [...]
The Big Reason Why Setting Limits With Your Strong-Willed Child Isn’t Working
Inside: How to get clear on setting limits with your strong-willed child without feeling overwhelmed and defeated. Plus, the biggest misconception I see in working with parents of strong-willed kids. I sat at the kitchen table with my laptop firmly resting beneath the pads of my fingertips. What I typed next was something I shared all [...]
Dealing With Controlling Kids? The “Secret Sauce” for Gaining Cooperation
Inside: If you're struggling with kids who act controlling, this is the missing piece to help! Plus, a simple 3-part guide for dealing with controlling kids or strong-willed kids. Post contains affiliate links that may, at no extra cost to you, earn a small commission. My daughter looked at her older brother, and immediately upon [...]
Mom LifeTo the Mom of a Spirited Toddler, You Are Stronger Than You Think
I had this dream once. My strong willed toddler woke up and the entire day there wasn’t a single tear shed. It was a totally awesome dream. Unfortunately, most days that dream is a far cry from reality. Raising a spirited toddler isn't that easy. Most days you probably see me walking from my car to the house carrying a [...]
What’s Behind Angry and Aggressive Behaviors in Kids?
Inside: Do you ever wonder, why is my child so angry and aggressive? Learn the reasons behind your child's behavior. Plus, a 3-part solution any parent can do! It was like a switch. In a few seconds time, my son transcended from calm and relaxed to raging anger. My jaw dropped to the pavement as I stood in the parking lot of my [...]
5 Highly Effective Tips for Parenting a Strong Willed Child
From the moment he was born, my son made his presence known. My husband and I didn’t know it yet, but we were embarking on a journey of parenting a strong-willed child. As a newborn baby, my son cried for what seemed like hours on end, which as a new mom, brought on the mega meltdowns...you know the ones where you sob that 'nothing is [...]
