Dealing With Strong Willed Kids

Welcome to the Parenting Uncovered Podcast! Join Dave and Ashley Willis in a candid conversation about parenting strong-willed children. Drawing from personal experiences, they highlight the joys and challenges, emphasizing how these spirited kids are a blessing. Discover the importance of occupational therapy in helping them thrive. Tune in for practical tips, a fascinating insect parenting fact, and a dad joke to wrap it up. Parenting insights with a dose of humor --------------------------- For all links mentioned in the episode and more: https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage --------------------------- Takeaways Strong-willed children are a blessing and can achieve great things if their energy is channeled in the right direction. Occupational therapy can be a game changer for strong-willed children, helping them develop control over their reactions and behaviors. Parents of strong-willed children should find an environment where their child can thrive and support them in their unique strengths. Parenthood is difficult, but there are resources and support available to help navigate the challenges of raising strong-willed children. --------------------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting 01:01 Parenting a Strong-Willed Child 04:50 Personal Experiences with Strong-Willed Children 09:13 The Challenges of Parenting Strong-Willed Kids 14:19 The Benefits of Raising Strong-Willed Children 15:13 The Role of Occupational Therapy 19:03 Occupational Therapy as a Game Changer 20:28 The Long-Term Effects of Strong Will 22:54 Fascinating Fact and Dad Joke 23:23 Creepy Crawlies and Matrifagy 24:51 Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices