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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 Reds
5:30 - Strengths and Weaknesses of the Red Personality
7:50 - Dead Giveaways You Have a Red Child
11:00 - 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 Child
34:33 - Reds Are Your Leaders, Get Them on the Right Path
Resources:
- Take the quick quiz to learn your child’s personality color: boaw.mom/quiz
- Grab Kathleen Edelman’s book: A Grown Up’s Guide to Kids’ Wiring https://amzn.to/3vnmyUd
- Check out Karen’s latest curriculum on Right Now Media: Survival Guide to Motherhood: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/760101
- Want 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
Creators & Guests
Host
Emily Korosec
Co-host of the Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs podcast.
Host
What is Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs?
Wire Talk was created to encourage and equip moms throughout the challenging and life-changing journey of motherhood. Each week on Wire Talk Karen Stubbs offers godly, practical advice on the topics every mother has questions about: mom guilt, our children’s faith, potty-training, divorce, our teenagers dating, and more!