How to Discipline Intense Kids Without Giving In Or Escalating

You are going to second-guess yourself when disciplining a strong-willed child with intense emotions. Are we being too soft? If we don’t address this, what message does that send to siblings? If we used the tougher approach like our family insists, would our child be acting out this way? Kirk gives you practical steps to connect AND discipline effectively.

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