Raising Good Humans S2 Ep 16: Why Is My Child in Charge? A Roadmap to End Power Struggles.
Sep 17, 2021
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Faulty Mindsets Drive Power Struggles
- Parents' automatic mindsets steer them into power struggles and punishments that worsen behavior.
- Becoming aware of eight faulty mindsets helps parents respond more lovingly and effectively.
Behavior Is Communication, Not Intent
- Most challenging behaviors look intentional but are not purposeful misbehavior.
- Seeing behavior as communication makes parents less punitive and more curious about needs.
Last Chance Food Ends Bedtime Manipulation
- A family thought their three-year-old was manipulating bedtime to get more attention and felt controlled.
- After reframing the child's strategy and using a 'last chance food' rule, they calmly held the bedtime limit and regained joy.