Inside: A collection of top resources from a child therapist on parenting strong-willed children and helping them reach their full potential.
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Tornadoes. Prenatal hormones. Strong-willed children. Strong-willed toddlers.
Some things in nature are hard to handle.
Want to see a confident and seasoned parent brought to their knees? Watch them handle a strong-willed child. These kids can send any parent into an emotional whirlwind of defiance, opposition, and intense feelings.
Most parents notice it early. If you’re often dealing with stubbornness, defiance, intense emotions, and feeling like you’re failing as a parent, you might be dealing with a strong-willed child!
If you’ve ever thought, “Why is my child so difficult?” you might relate to these experiences.
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Many parents dream of their child growing up with perseverance, determination, and integrity. But typical discipline strategies often fail with strong-willed children and might even suppress these wonderful traits.
Read about strong-willed personality traits here.
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Tantrums in the parking lot and yelling in the library may not seem like life skills, but with support, you can help your child turn challenges into strengths. (You might even start to appreciate these traits!) Read “How to Deal with Your Strong-Willed Child and Unlock Their Full Potential” to help with your parenting struggles.
| Parenting a Strong-Willed Child
There’s no denying it—parenting a strong-willed child is tough. But once we embrace our child’s unique qualities, we can better understand their needs and start appreciating their personality.
Positive parenting strategies with a strong-willed child can make a world of difference.
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Parenting a strong-willed child requires a brave and open-minded approach to new parenting methods. Here are 8 key tips for parents raising strong-willed children.
When raising an independent, spirited child, it’s easy to feel like a bad parent. In reality, that’s far from true. Learn why in “It’s Not ‘Bad Parenting’—You’re Raising a Strong-Willed Child.”
So how do you raise a strong-willed child without diminishing their valuable qualities that benefit them in adolescence and beyond?
Discover how >> Click HERE to read 10 Secrets to Effectively Disciplining A Strong-Willed Child
Have a child who doesn’t listen? Tired of shouting to get their attention? Check out 5 Brilliant Ways to Get Kids to Listen Without Yelling.
Strong-willed children often have intense emotions due to their high sensitivity, which can surface at inconvenient times! Helping them regulate their emotions is a journey that starts here >>
Click HERE to read: 6 Guaranteed Ways to Boost Your Child’s Emotional Regulation Skills
When emotions run high, here’s a step-by-step guide on managing a strong-willed child and aggression.
