Do you feel at your wit's end dealing with meltdowns, refusals, or even vindictive behavior? You aren’t alone—and there IS a way forward.
On Thursday, December 5th, we hosted The BEST Parenting Q&A: Anything Goes! 🗣️✨
This was a chance to ask tough questions—like, “What do I do with a child who refuses to follow directions and seems impossible to manage?”—and get real, actionable solutions.
💡 Participants discovered practical tools to:
✅ Navigate challenging behaviors ✅ Build cooperation and respect ✅ Create harmony in their homes
Every child has the potential to thrive, and every parent can guide them there with the right approach. Together, we turned struggles into breakthroughs! 🌟
Parents asked tough, heartfelt questions, and together we explored real, actionable solutions to create harmony and cooperation at home and beyond. Here’s a recap of some key questions and insights shared during the session:
Holly: How do I get my 9-year-old, Drake, to stop disrespecting me? Key Insights: • Children mimic behaviors they see. Reflect on how you interact with your child—are there moments when you give abrupt orders or barge in? • Role-play the respectful behavior you’d like them to emulate. Show Drake how to stand at attention and ask politely. Then, reward the positive behavior with a smile and attention while remaining neutral or calm when the undesired behavior occurs.
Kia: My 4-year-old hates school and has been suspended twice, once for hitting a teacher. What can I do? Key Insights: • Understand that behaviors are often a call for attention or missing skills. Ask yourself, What life skills is my child ready to learn? • Role-play at home how to handle frustration or anger positively. Praise progress, even small steps, to help your child build confidence. • Reframe challenges as opportunities: "My child is ready to learn something new about managing emotions or boundaries."
Sharon: I have three kids (4, 5, 6) and struggle when they all need something at the same time. How do I manage? Key Insights: • Parenting is like music: just as songs rely on 12 notes, parenting relies on mastering essential principles. When some are missing, chaos can arise. • Instead of reacting to demands, teach your children to manage their actions and belongings. Show them how the world works and help them believe in their ability to navigate it.
Melissa: My twin 5-year-olds fight constantly, use rude words, and hit each other. What should I do? Key Insights: • Let your children know that their inner thoughts, feelings, and desires matter to you. Validate! This helps them feel understood and valued. • View complaints as opportunities. Are they missing motivation or a clear procedure to handle conflict? • Role-play respectful communication and problem-solving, reinforcing positive behaviors with encouragement and modeling.
General Takeaways: 💡 Parenting isn’t about perfection; it’s about practice. You wouldn’t expect to master piano in a day, so be patient as you learn to “Speak Kid.” 💡 Reframe your thinking: challenges are signs your child is ready to learn new skills. 💡 Empower your children by teaching them THEY are “in control” of their actions and belongings, just as you are. Together, we can turn struggles into breakthroughs and empower parents to guide their children with confidence and compassion. 🌟
Discover how to create a win-win environment and communicate with your children in a way that promotes cooperation—GUARANTEED.
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