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You Can't Make Me By Cynthia Ulrich Tobias You will gain insight into how a strong-willed child's mind works, discover positive ways to approach and motivate your strong-willed child, and more.

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Discipline for the Strong-Willed Child by Kendra Smiley My son, Aaron, taught me valuable lessons on how to choose my battles … and win them. More Strong-willed child articles

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Understanding a Strong-willed Child Guests include: Kendra Smiley, Aaron SmileyToday on the broadcast, author Kendra Smiley, joined by her strong-willed son, Aaron, give parents insight into the thinking and behavior of a strong-willed child. . More Strong-willed child broadcasts

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Q & A: The Persistent Child
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Dealing with a child who makes the same request over and over again. Q & A: Mealtime Challenges
Dennis and Barbara Rainey

Q & A: Disrespectful Speech and Whining
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
How should we react when our preschooler answers with "Who cares?" to our requests? Discipline for the Strong-Willed Child
Kendra Smiley
My son, Aaron, taught me valuable lessons on how to choose my battles … and win them. Potty Training a Strong-Willed Child
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
You must set the rules and the boundaries, not your toddler.