{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66756955a4ecc30012453c07/68650470cc507bdab681cad9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"My Child is a Force of Nature... and So Am I! 7 Strategies for Parenting Strong-Willed Kids","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66756955a4ecc30012453c07/1751450481482-d24de8a5-b657-4c59-a434-ae7855552d77.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Strong-willed, stubborn, defiant, opinionated, headstrong - that's how I like to think of myself for recording a podcast during a heatwave! But it could also be some of the words you use to describe your child. If so, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>I know what it's like when your child is naturally headstrong. They can be a force of nature, and some days parenting them feels impossible... especially if they inherited these character traits from you! In this 30-minute episode, I'm sharing my 7 go-to strategies to help you overcome those daily challenges we all face.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What I'll share with you:</strong></p><ul><li>How I've learned to reframe those impossible situations</li><li>My favorite ways to empower kids through meaningful choices</li><li>Why I discovered that strong-willed children learn differently (and how to work with their nature)</li><li>Communication techniques that actually work in my home</li><li>How we established family values that stick</li><li>Why I believe being quick to apologize changes everything</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is perfect if you're dealing with:</strong></p><ul><li>Daily power struggles and defiant behavior</li><li>A child who seems impossible to parent some days</li><li>The challenge of parenting a mini-me who inherited your headstrong traits</li><li>Feeling like you're parenting in a \"war zone\"</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you're in the thick of it right now or just need some fresh strategies for your force-of-nature child, I'm here to offer hope and practical solutions that have worked for me and countless other parents.</p><p><br></p><p>So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Highlights from this episode:</strong></p><p>00:00 - Podcasting in a heatwave</p><p>00:56 - Parenting in a war zone</p><p>05:48 - Common traits of headstrong children</p><p>08:36 - How to reframe a situation</p><p>13:45 - How to empower by giving our kids choices</p><p>17:12 - Strong-willed children learn from experience</p><p>18:54 - Communicate regularly</p><p>21:19 - Family values</p><p>23:30 - Be quick to apologise</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - <a href=\"https://onemillionmoments.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://onemillionmoments.org/</a></p><p><br></p><p>💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friend</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.</p>","author_name":"Dr Maryhan"}