018: The Secret to Raising Strong-Willed "Cactus" Kids with Wendy Snyder
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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 is a camp leader for #LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp this June! Sign up for free here!
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
- Kitchen Stewardship
- Kids Cook Real Food
- Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp!
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- Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast
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