Do you feel like all you ever do is yell at and correct your intense child? That for every time you praise him, you’ve already berated him 15 times? And, are you completely exhausted before you’ve finished your first cup of coffee? Yeah… me too. photo credit: Andy M Taylor via photopincc So what
As a mom of three, I've come to realize that each child is unique.
Do you have a strong willed child? I have two, and while I love it when children have gumption, I don't like being challenged at every turn, so over the years I compiled some of my favorite parenting tips to help parents raise strong-minded, spirited children who are also disciplined and…
Parenting the strong-willed child is not for the faint of heart. Learning what these spirited kids really need from you makes it easier to honor their unique temperament. I realized I was dealing with a very strong-willed child when my youngest daughter was still a baby. She had a push to her that my other...
Raising strong-willed children is a demanding process. We can't just demand compliance because it won't work. Find positive parenting strategies here.
As a mom of three, I've come to realize that each child is unique.
Here you will find out research-backed strategies for parenting a strong-willed child that promote cooperation without breaking their spirit.
Let's talk about the struggles of peacefully parenting the spirited child, plus practical strategies to end the power struggles once and for all.
Share & Help Me GrowPlease welcome my friend, Kyndra, back to the blog. She always shares amazing advice for parents dealing with children who have sensory issues. Thank you, Kyndra, for helping people like me. We went to Target the other day. The holiday decorations were up, and the children were so mesmerized by the […]
Parenting a strong-willed child can be difficult and exhausting, but you can learn how to turn that all around with these tips on raising a spirited child.
As a mom of three, I've come to realize that each child is unique.
Here you will find out research-backed strategies for parenting a strong-willed child that promote cooperation without breaking their spirit.
Here you will find out research-backed strategies for parenting a strong-willed child that promote cooperation without breaking their spirit.
Are you raising a spirited child? Do they love exploring, adventures, and creating things. Here are some parenting secrets for raising spirited kids.
Parenting a strong-willed child is not for the faint of heart. We have 10 effective tips on parenting a strong-willed child that will help create a harmonious home.
How to get through the summer with a spirited child? Without endless struggles... Tips and strategies for a struggle-low summer!
A spirited child. That child who demands more time and energy than all the other kids put together. That child who stirs up resentment and anger in you that you didn't even know you had
One of my most popular posts is Raising a Spirited Child and Feeling Like a Bad Mother. I wrote it when Caroline was about three and a half and I was so frustrated with her bedtimes. Many people end up on this blog looking for information on spirited children and make their way to my
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There are many stereotypes associated with strong-willed kids. These are often wrong and damaging. Learn the best way to parent spirited kids.
If you don't know what to do when your child doesn't listen, read this and get inspired instantly with these 5 highly effective tips!
Parenting a strong-willed child can be difficult and exhausting, but you can learn how to turn that all around with these tips on raising a spirited child.
Learn how to spot the triggers for your child's after school emotional meltdown and the best strategies to prevent them from occuring in the first place!
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Parenting a strong-willed child can be difficult and exhausting, but you can learn how to turn that all around with these tips on raising a spirited child.
Every child needs guidance and instruction as they grow. It is often one of the hardest parts of parenting. Have you wondered how to discipline your child without hardening their heart? Add these positive discipline tips and ideas to your parenting toolbox.
Basically, you’re raising a world changer, and it’s a heavy burden to carry. Which is why these five tips are so important.
Here you will find out research-backed strategies for parenting a strong-willed child that promote cooperation without breaking their spirit.
When you teach your kids to appreciate what they have, they learn the value beyond the material cost. And just a little appreciation goes a long way.
If you don't know what to do when your child doesn't listen, read this and get inspired instantly with these 5 highly effective tips!
Understanding the role of temperament in child development can open up a world of insight into their behavior. See your child in a new way.
I was destined to have a spirited child; I was one myself. When my tiny newborn girl was placed in my arms four short years ago, I saw myself. I knew her. She proclaimed her presence proudly to tha…
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Having a strong-willed kid isn't easy. Learn the parenting skills you need for raising a spirited child to make things easier for you and your family.
Quiet time is important for kids to learn independent play and self-soothing techniques. These strategies will help prepare you the next sensory overload!
Discipline 101: The basics of correcting children. Simple things parents can do to help their children learn to obey and behave.
If you’re a struggling sensory parent, this next post should probably be memorized. Everything in it is SO foundational to seeing dramatic improvement in your child’s life and bringing a bit of sanity back to your life. This amazing article has been written by my fellow sensory parent, Wendy Bertagnole. She has a great blog [...]
Parenting a strong-willed child is not for the faint of heart. We have 10 effective tips on parenting a strong-willed child that will help create a harmonious home.
Most days you probably see me walking from my car to the house carrying a toddler under my arm like a sausage. Toddler under one arm. Three bags of groceries in the other. He’s crying.
It's something I have written about a lot on here. Spirited kids, difficult kids, intense kids...helping them calm down, teaching them tactics to calm themselves. It's something that we all understand as parents, what it