Parenting a strong-willed child is full of ups and downs. Find out the key to raising them successfully without breaking their spirit. She screams, "I don't like you anymore!" as she slams her bedroom door. Or, his hands on his hips, he looks me dead in the eye and declares, "I'm leaving the family!" They're heated, hurt, and resorting to anything. Something has … [Read more...] about Parenting a Strong-Willed Child: This is How to do it Right
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10+ Children’s Books That Will Make Your Strong-Willed Child Laugh
Parenting a strong-willed or spirited child is prone to power struggles. Sometimes reading and humour are the best ways to reset. Find get resources here. Parenting a strong-willed child is the most humbling and rewarding endeavour of my life. And it just so happens I'm not parenting one spirited child, but two. What defines a spirited or strong-willed … [Read more...] about 10+ Children’s Books That Will Make Your Strong-Willed Child Laugh
10+ Effective Strategies to Mitigate Difficult Toddler Behaviour
When you're faced with difficult toddler behaviour, it can be painful. You simply want to move forward with your day, yet your child is digging in his heals or throwing a tantrum. Find positive parenting tips that will mitigate meltdowns and willfulness. It is amazing how quickly a toddler meltdown can overtake even the best laid plans. Case and point, one evening, I … [Read more...] about 10+ Effective Strategies to Mitigate Difficult Toddler Behaviour
Calm an Angry Child: Positive Parenting Strategies That Work!
A spirited, strong-willed, intense, or angry child... these are all terms that we often use, or hear to describe kids with strong emotions. What we don’t always know is how to help them calm down, or how to teach them to achieve calm themselves. Here are positive parenting strategies to help calm an angry child. The day started off wonderfully. My … [Read more...] about Calm an Angry Child: Positive Parenting Strategies That Work!
How to End Power Struggles with Your Strong-Willed Child
Strong-willed children are prone to power struggles. They're outspoken and fiercely determined. As parents, we must encourage cooperation while maintaing their spirited nature. This is how. Rationalizing with my strong-willed daughter is no easy feat. At all. A perfect example was this weekend. "I have the best idea of my life!" Her big eyes danced … [Read more...] about How to End Power Struggles with Your Strong-Willed Child