In today's solo minisode I’m talking all about strong-willed kids. I’ve been talking a lot about this in my emails and on my social media lately because I know it’s a topic that many parents struggle with. Strong-willed kids are the ones that I like to call fair fighters - they’re always keeping score and want to make sure everything is right in their world. ... Show More
Sep 23
The Parenting Reframe with Albiona Rakipi - Why Threats Stop Working (And What to Do Instead)
If the only thing that gets your child to cooperate is a threat, this episode is for you. Albiona breaks down why threats feel effective in the moment, why they stop working over time, and what to put in place instead so you’re not scrambling for leverage every time your kid push ... Show More
23m 2s
Oct 2024
Is Your Strong-Willed Child Struggling with Aggressive Behavior?
Is your child acting out, biting, or hitting their sibling despite your best efforts? What if the problem isn’t defiance but disconnection? Today I talk about a family I worked with recently who struggled to raise a strong-willed child. They had tried everything: timeouts, punish ... Show More
15m 51s
Apr 2019
Chores, Fortnite, Authority, Respect. Kids Who Give Up When It’s Difficult
Do you agree or disagree with Kirk’s shocking advice for handling a child who yells at his Mom and defies her authority? Learn why some kids shut down and aren’t motivated. What do you do when one child takes all of your energy and attention? How do you help kids who give up when ... Show More
23m 39s