Comments on: WFMW: Tips for Raising Strong-Willed Children http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-tips-for-raising-strong-willed/ ... you know the ones. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:20:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Michelle http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-tips-for-raising-strong-willed/comment-page-1/#comment-5236 Michelle Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:51:51 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=112#comment-5236 Thanks, Kristen. My 3yo is so strong-willed, we had to pull him out of preschool. I find it's easier to stay home than go out with him b/c people look at us like bad parents. They have no idea how much effort we put into this child. I taught some of the roughest, most defiant kids and am humbled daily by a preschooler.<br /><br />I was also surprised how many qualities on the checklist apply to someone I see in the mirror every day. I'm implementing some of these strategies tomorrow! Thanks, Kristen. My 3yo is so strong-willed, we had to pull him out of preschool. I find it's easier to stay home than go out with him b/c people look at us like bad parents. They have no idea how much effort we put into this child. I taught some of the roughest, most defiant kids and am humbled daily by a preschooler.

I was also surprised how many qualities on the checklist apply to someone I see in the mirror every day. I'm implementing some of these strategies tomorrow!

]]> By: Cyndi http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-tips-for-raising-strong-willed/comment-page-1/#comment-5237 Cyndi Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:13:44 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=112#comment-5237 I have 3 teenage boys. One is extremely strong-willed but very independent and teachable and at a young age. The 3rd is a bit strong willed but not over the edge.<br /><br />You might try Dr. Dobson's "Bringing Up Boys" great book as well. I have 3 teenage boys. One is extremely strong-willed but very independent and teachable and at a young age. The 3rd is a bit strong willed but not over the edge.

You might try Dr. Dobson's "Bringing Up Boys" great book as well.

]]> By: Alexia http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-tips-for-raising-strong-willed/comment-page-1/#comment-5238 Alexia Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:03:12 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=112#comment-5238 Thanks for the tips! I've heard these before (ummm before I had kids) and now that I have a strong-willed child and I'm completely lost, it's nice to read them again! LOL Thanks for the tips! I've heard these before (ummm before I had kids) and now that I have a strong-willed child and I'm completely lost, it's nice to read them again! LOL

]]> By: Vanessa Washburn http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-tips-for-raising-strong-willed/comment-page-1/#comment-5239 Vanessa Washburn Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:54:07 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=112#comment-5239 lovely post, great advice! lovely post, great advice!

]]> By: The Stylish House http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-tips-for-raising-strong-willed/comment-page-1/#comment-5240 The Stylish House Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:17:26 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=112#comment-5240 My husband and I always said "there is a reason they are so cute!" My strong willed child suddenly became the perfect angel over night, when she started school. Whew what a relief! My husband and I always said "there is a reason they are so cute!" My strong willed child suddenly became the perfect angel over night, when she started school. Whew what a relief!

]]> By: Debi Clark http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-tips-for-raising-strong-willed/comment-page-1/#comment-5241 Debi Clark Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:44:38 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=112#comment-5241 Ahh! Wonderful! It's been quite an evening with the kiddos. And then I read your ideas and immediately started adding 'ok to the end of my request. It's working! He's responding! I'll try it out on my daughter tomorrow :) Ahh! Wonderful! It's been quite an evening with the kiddos. And then I read your ideas and immediately started adding 'ok to the end of my request. It's working! He's responding! I'll try it out on my daughter tomorrow :)

]]> By: Nicole http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-tips-for-raising-strong-willed/comment-page-1/#comment-5242 Nicole Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:57:48 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=112#comment-5242 Wow, do I ever need this book! Thanks for the tips and recommendation.<br /><br />:) Wow, do I ever need this book! Thanks for the tips and recommendation.

:)

]]> By: Jan http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-tips-for-raising-strong-willed/comment-page-1/#comment-5243 Jan Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:54:03 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=112#comment-5243 I have to respectfully disagree with #1- I don't think it's a good idea to add an "OK?" -don't ask your child's permission. I do however agree with giving them choice- two choices usually both which would be ok with you the parent, "Would you like to clean your room now or after supper?"<br /><br />I have a very strong-willed 4 1/2 yr old. She wants a lot of control- I try to give her as many small choices as possible. It gives her a sense of control.<br /><br />I really like the Love & Logic approach- my mantra is "Anger and Frustration feed Misbehavior". In other words don't let them make you emotional. I have to respectfully disagree with #1- I don't think it's a good idea to add an "OK?" -don't ask your child's permission. I do however agree with giving them choice- two choices usually both which would be ok with you the parent, "Would you like to clean your room now or after supper?"

I have a very strong-willed 4 1/2 yr old. She wants a lot of control- I try to give her as many small choices as possible. It gives her a sense of control.

I really like the Love & Logic approach- my mantra is "Anger and Frustration feed Misbehavior". In other words don't let them make you emotional.

]]> By: Stacy http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-tips-for-raising-strong-willed/comment-page-1/#comment-5244 Stacy Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:17:50 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=112#comment-5244 What's really funny is that while my kids scored in the 7 or <br />8's ...my hubby scored a 12! No suprise for me! What's really funny is that while my kids scored in the 7 or
8's …my hubby scored a 12! No suprise for me!

]]> By: Amy http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-tips-for-raising-strong-willed/comment-page-1/#comment-5245 Amy Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:16:29 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=112#comment-5245 A friend of mine, who has raised a couple of strong-willed children to adulthood, encouraged us when he said that once a strong willed child has a solid personal relaionship with God they are amazing! That their faith isn't as easily shaken as a more compliant child's might be. A friend of mine, who has raised a couple of strong-willed children to adulthood, encouraged us when he said that once a strong willed child has a solid personal relaionship with God they are amazing! That their faith isn't as easily shaken as a more compliant child's might be.

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