Alive & Well â Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Anxiety 325 - Raising Strong-Willed Kids Without Losing Your Mind with Wendy Snyder of Fresh Start Family
Ever feel like your strong-willed child came into this world with a law degree and a mission to challenge everything you say? đ
If youâre exhausted from the power struggles and wondering why your go-to parenting tactics arenât working anymore, this episode is a must-listen.
Today, Iâm joined by Wendy Snyder, certified positive parenting educator and host of The Fresh Start Family Show, to talk about how to parent strong-willed kids with connection instead of control.
Because letâs be realâyelling, threats, and punishments might get short-term compliance, but at what cost?
If you want to raise confident, respectful, and emotionally intelligent kids without constantly feeling like the bad guy, Wendyâs got the mindset shifts and practical tools you need.
Hereâs what youâll learn in this episode:
- đ„ Why strong-willed kids push back so hardâand why thatâs actually a GOOD thing
- đ„ How to shift from reactive to responsive parenting (so you stop snapping and start leading)
- đ„ What to do instead of threats, yelling, or punishment when your kid just wonât listen
- đ„ Why âdisciplineâ doesnât mean âcontrolâ and how to set limits that actually work
Wendyâs approach is all about teaching your kids important life skills while strengthening your bond with themâso you can stop dreading the next meltdown and start feeling more calm, confident, and in control (without the guilt).
Ready for parenting to feel lighter? Hit play, friend!
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