Stress-Free Potty Training, 2nd Edition

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The Strong-Willed Child

 

Getting inside the minds of Strong-Willed Children can be a rather daunting task, because a fundamental part of their personality is to keep tight control over their thoughts and behaviors. These children don’t like to be told what to do and may have unpredictable triggers that can lead to lengthy tantrums. They are slow to adapt to new things that are not of their choosing or of their discovery. Parents of Strong-Willed Kids often feel as if they are walking on eggshells to avoid an outburst. Many parents describe their Strong-Willed Child as stubborn, moody, or inflexible.

In this chapter, parents will learn the ...