How to Be Empathetic When Our Kids Are Being Defiant with Guest Liz

Published: Sept. 23, 2021, 11 p.m.

b'Defiant and strong-willed children are something I\\u2019m sure we\\u2019ve all experienced. Whether it\\u2019s as toddlers or teenagers, it\\u2019s a tale as old as time in the book of parenting. Sometimes when this defiance is targeted towards you or their siblings, it can lead to further conflict so you want to find a way to properly nip that in the bud.\\xa0\\xa0\\nAs a mother of two young girls, my guest, Liz, is no stranger to these frustrations so she and I will discuss her dynamics with her daughters, how to manage conflict and negative emotions in their family, and the importance of taking care of herself because even mommies need a little self-care too.\\nThe path of connective parenting is a lot of hard work, but the loving relationship we\\u2019ll create with our kids will make all of it worth it, so make sure to tune into this episode!\\n\\xa0\\nEpisode Highlights:\\nLeaning into play when our kids are frustrated or defiant\\nSetting consequences without punishment\\nHow to deal with the sibling rivalry between Liz\\u2019 daughters\\nResponding to our kids\\u2019 resentment with empathy and self-care\\nHow to handle tantrums and turn them into an opportunity to form a connection\\n\\xa0\\nAre you ready to change your family dynamic through connective parenting? Work with me one on one and together we\\u2019ll hone in on the sources of discontent and chaos, and find solutions that are specific to your family\\u2019s needs. It doesn\\u2019t matter if you are married or single, if you parent alone or you want to do this with your parenting partner.To sign up for my One-on-One Private Parenting Sessions, click here to start now and change your parenting reality!\\n--\\nEnjoy today\\u2019s episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified on the latest episodes.\\nSupport this podcast through my partnership with Hand in Hand Parenting. Find useful parenting material and the Booklets I discuss in the show? Click Here.\\nAre you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more Click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nFollow Peace and Parenting\\nInstagram @peaceandparenting\\nFacebook @peaceandparentingla\\nLinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed\\nPeace and Parenting Facebook Group\\nApple Podcasts\\nSpotify\\nGoogle Podcasts\\n\\nWant to join The Yelling Cure Event: https://peaceandparentingla.com/the-yelling-cure\\n\\nOur Sponsors:\\n* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code PEACE for a great deal: happymammoth.com \\n\\nAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands\\n\\nPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy'