Strong-willed children are prone to power struggles. They're outspoken and fiercely determined. As parents, it's hard to face their challenging behaviour patiently. But in order to raise strong-willed children successfully, we must encourage cooperation while maintaining their spirited nature. This is how.Rationalizing with my strong-willed daughter is no easy feat. … [Read more...] about How to End Power Struggles with Your Strong-Willed Child
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Stop Yelling at Your Kids With One Simple Trick
Yelling at your kids can become a hard habit to break but it can also be quite damaging. This one simple strategy stops me from yelling at my kids and it can work for you too.It was one of those hot summer's days that had blurred into scorching hot summer's days before it.Seeking refuge from the heat, I decided we would have an indoor day. My only plan was to get … [Read more...] about Stop Yelling at Your Kids With One Simple Trick
Insights & Strategies for Raising Strong-Willed Children
Raising strong-willed children is a demanding process. We can't just demand compliance because it won't work. Find positive parenting strategiess below. Her blood-curdling scream was enough to wake the baby and send chills down my spine. "I told you to STOP!" she yelled. I had never heard my daughter speak to me this way. … [Read more...] about Insights & Strategies for Raising Strong-Willed Children
This How Negative Language Impacts Children and Here’s How to Speak More Effectively
We tend to underestimate how negative language impacts children. Find out why it is a less effective form of discipline and very basic alternatives below.My three-year-old son can be strong-willed and vocal. But, most of the time, he is open to reason. That all changed three weeks ago. We had come back from celebrating Christmas out of town. As if playing … [Read more...] about This How Negative Language Impacts Children and Here’s How to Speak More Effectively
Why Punishment Is Ineffective & What To Do Instead
As parents, it becomes easy to default to punishment. For many of us, it's how we were raised. And when we see temporary compliance, we assume it works. Here's what research says about punishment in the longterm as well as more effective alternatives rooted in positive discipline.As a young boy in Catholic school, my dad remembers being pulled out of class. (He may have … [Read more...] about Why Punishment Is Ineffective & What To Do Instead