018: The Secret to Raising Strong-Willed "Cactus" Kids with Wendy Snyder

Power. Control. Parenting.

Which of these three doesn’t belong?

My guest today is Wendy Snyder, a positive parenting educator who reminds us, “Control is not the goal of parenting.”

Obviously, there is a balance of power in a parent-child relationship, but taking the power or fighting over who has power isn’t the right game to play.

Wendy will teach you:

• Why yelling is sometimes what parents do when they feel powerLESS
• Why it’s so difficult to parent “cactus kids” - aka those who want to be in power
• Steps to reduce your reliance on fear, force, bribery, rewards & nagging to influence your kids
• Powerful positive strategies that not only help you self-calm, but also work to decrease pushback from your kiddos
• How to get to the root of your child’s power-seeking misbehavior so you can effectively redirect them toward better behavior

If you’re struggling with a powerful child or wishing you had a roadmap to calmer parenting, this one is for you!

Wendy was a camp leader in #LifeSkillsNow Season 3. You can purchase access to the season here or see four free life skills workshops now!

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Resources We Mention for Raising Strong-Willed Kids

• Wendy's free power struggles master class
• Find Wendy online
• Is your child highly sensitive?
• Get more practical tips for picky eaters here
• Follow her on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Youtube 
• The Fresh Start Family Show podcast
• Wendy's free guide to raising strong-willed kids

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• Kids Cook Real Food
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• YouTube shorts channel for HPH
• Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast

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