{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 352: Inside the Mind of a Strong-Willed Child (and Their Parent)","description":"Often when our kids refuse to do what we ask, it can seem like they are being deliberately defiant or strong-willed. But often in these situations, our kids are having a hard time with something beyond their control\u2026and our frustration with them only makes things worse. Fortunately, when you take a closer look at what is really going on for a \u201cstrong-willed\u201d child, you can see what they really need in order to feel and act more positively.  In this episode, we\u2019ll look at several real-life situations from the dual perspectives of a child and parent. You\u2019ll learn:  Why children with big emotions display more \u201cstrong-willed\u201d behavior What\u2019s really happen when a child is acting resistant or defiant  How we can can spend less energy addressing this behavior and expand their ability to handle things not going their way in the future  -- FREE RESOURCE: Know what to do when YOUR child displays strong-willed behavior Join Rachel\u2019s Facebook group ","author_name":"Your Parenting Long Game","author_url":"http:\/\/www.Rachel-Bailey.com\/podcast","html":"