409: How Do I Discipline My Strong-Willed “Red” Child

Our strong-willed children can drive parents up the wall with their forceful opinions! In today’s episode Karen gives advice for any mom locked in a battle with her “red” child. She reminds us of the needs our strong-willed children have, and offers encouragement for coming alongside them without giving in to their demands. Episode Recap:4:28 - Why Karen Loves Her Reds5:30 - Strengths and Weaknesses of the Red Personality7:50 - Dead Giveaways You Have a Red Child11:00 - How Do I Handle My 6 Year Old’s Stubbornness?19:00 - How Do I Discipline a Defiant Toddler Who Hits?24:15 - How Do I Break Bad Habits We Started During Covid? 29:05 What Do I Do About My Picky Eater?32:00 - Give Choices to Your Strong-Willed Child34:33 - Reds Are Your Leaders, Get Them on the Right PathResources:Take the quick quiz to learn your child’s personality color: boaw.mom/quizGrab Kathleen Edelman’s book: A Grown Up’s Guide to Kids’ Wiring https://amzn.to/3vnmyUdCheck out Karen’s latest curriculum on Right Now Media: Survival Guide to Motherhood: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/760101Want Karen to speak to the moms in your community? Reach out: www.birdsonwiremoms.com/invite Connect with Birds on a Wire Moms on Instagram: www.instagram.com/birdsonawiremoms  and Facebook: www.facebook.com/birdsonawiremoms