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Strong-Willed

These posts will help you with your strong-willed child. Learn how to respond, how not to respond, and how to help your child learn to use that strong-will for good.

When One Child is Harder Than the Other(s)

April 18, 2023September 15, 2015 by valplowman

You know the terms. “Spirited.” “Strong-willed.” “Difficult.” These are just a few of the common terms used to describe a child who is hard to raise. Some children just are …

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Categories Parenting, Siblings, Strong-Willed 2 Comments

Raising Difficult Children

January 16, 2023September 24, 2014 by valplowman

I have noticed in my talking with parents all around, that it seems that every family gets at least one difficult child. Some children put us through “Parenting 101” while …

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How to Stop Aggression in Children

May 17, 2021May 19, 2011 by valplowman
Aggressive child

Get 9 tips for how to help your child stop being aggressive. This works for consistently aggressive kids and also occasional aggression. No one wants their child to be bullied. …

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Categories Discipline, Strong-Willed Tags hitting 6 Comments

Why Your Strong-Willed Child NEEDS You to Keep Promises

December 21, 2020December 23, 2010 by valplowman
MOM and Son making promises

All children need their parents to keep promises. Here is why it is extra important for the strong-willed child. When someone keeps a promise to you, you feel like you …

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Categories Parenting, Strong-Willed Tags self-esteem Leave a comment

Building Positive Self- Esteem in Your Strong-Willed Child

October 12, 2020October 14, 2010 by valplowman
Happy child with high self-esteem

These six tips can help you help your child have a positive self-esteem or self-concept. Help your child to value himself, his talents, and who he is. I know there …

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Categories Parenting, Strong-Willed Tags self-esteem 5 Comments

How to Communicate With Your Strong-Willed Child

May 11, 2020May 13, 2010 by valplowman
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An important facet of any relationship is good communication. Read these tips to learn how to effectively communicate with your strong-willed child. Parenting the Strong-Willed Child has a chapter on …

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Categories Strong-Willed Tags communication 1 Comment

8 Factors That Influence Your Child’s Behavior

February 10, 2020February 11, 2010 by valplowman
Child scowling at the camera

The demeanor of your child isn’t simply the result of your parenting skills. There are other factors that will impact your child’s behavior. Factors that Influence Behavior In Parenting the …

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Categories Strong-Willed Tags television 8 Comments
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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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