Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

Our Strong-Willed Child Is Running the Show

Nov 7, 2023

This podcast discusses the challenges of parenting a strong-willed child, including defiance and disrespect. It offers strategies for shifting the power dynamic and maintaining a positive approach. The importance of not reacting to challenging behaviors and owning one's power is emphasized.

34:29

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Parents can create a positive shift in the relationship by addressing the underlying needs and emotions behind strong-willed behaviors.

Consistency, positive attitude, and clear boundaries are key in navigating challenging situations with a strong-willed child.

Deep dives

Recognizing the Parent's Power

When a child seems to be running the show and exhibiting strong-willed behaviors, it's crucial for parents to recognize that they have the power to change this dynamic. By taking charge in a respectful manner, parents can create a shift in the relationship and provide the leadership and boundaries that the child needs.

Introduction

2min

Parenting Challenges with a Strong-Willed Child

3min

Taking back control: Shifting the power dynamic with your child

8min

Rising Above Challenging Behaviors

19min

Strategies for Dealing with a Strong-Willed Child

2min

The Power of Letting Go and Owning Your Power

3min

A parent emails Janet with the subject line: Help! Strong Willed Child. She feels frustrated, exhausted, and completely overwhelmed by her 7-year-old's unmanageable behavior that's been continuous since he was about 3.5. She and her partner have made repeated attempts to stop his rudeness (and a host of other behaviors he knows are unacceptable), to get him to follow directions, shower, dress, and even eat. Janet encourages these parents to consider the why—why is their child acting this way? And why does his behavior cause them to react as they do? Janet explains how reflecting on those questions can bring clarity and help these parents shift the dynamic with their child in a positive direction.

Learn more about Janet's "No Bad Kids Master Course" at: NoBadKidsCourse.com.

Her best-selling books “No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline without Shame” and "Elevating Child Care: A Guide to Respectful Parenting" are available in all formats at Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and free at Audible (https://adbl.co/2OBVztZ) with a trial subscription.

Please support our sponsors and take advantage of their special offers.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export