Calm Parenting Podcast Tired Of Being Judged & Having Your Child’s Spirit Crushed? 10 Quick Tips #538
Nov 23, 2025
Explore effective strategies for parenting strong-willed kids amid judgment from family and friends. Discover how confidence can empower both parents and children. Learn to proactively showcase your child's strengths to change perceptions. Kirk emphasizes the importance of setting up breaks to recharge and educates relatives on neurodiversity to foster understanding. Enjoy accepting your child's unique nature, and maintain unity as parents for a more harmonious family dynamic.
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Project Confidence, Don’t Apologize
- Be confident in front of relatives and avoid apologizing for your child's behavior.
- Confidence changes how your child and family perceive you and reduces defensiveness.
Give Kids A Specific Mission
- Proactively set your child up for success by assigning them meaningful missions during gatherings.
- Ask relatives to give specific tasks that showcase their talents so they can shine.
Strong-Willed Kids Thrive As Adults
- Strong-willed kids often struggle in "kid world" but excel in adult contexts.
- Recognize their adult-like strengths as evidence they will succeed later.