Raising and Understanding Your Strong-Willed Child | Episode 65 with Sarah Litt

Sarah Litt is the co-founder of Livi Beauty, and today we sit down with her to talk honestly about raising strong-willed kids—the kind who challenge every boundary, test every limit, and keep us laughing even in the chaos. We unpack what it’s really like to parent children wired this way, why trendy parenting approaches often go up in flames, and how discovering parenting expert Kirk Martin completely shifted Sarah’s perspective. We also dive into real-life stories involving bedtime battles, impulsive moments, morning meltdowns, biting, anxiety, and how to set boundaries with as little emotion as possible.We share practical strategies for navigating impulsivity, understanding temperament, knowing when behaviors are hard-wired versus intentional, and reducing accommodations that make anxiety worse. This conversation is equal parts validating and hilarious—and a reminder that raising these kids isn’t about “bad parenting,” but about understanding how their brains work. Sarah also shares her work at Livi Beauty and offers a special discount for our listeners.Treat yourself to a Livi Beauty manicure at https://www.livibeauty.com—use code BRAIN for 20% off.Join Dr. Lauren LaRose, psychiatrist and mom of three, as she brings on experts in mental health, physical health and education and explores ideas outside the traditional medical model. The Little Brain Campaign aims to make issues kids and caregivers face easier to understand, while always keeping in mind that we need to look beyond the usual answers to find what really works.Follow The Little Brain CampaignInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thelittlebraincampaign/⁠