Strong-willed toddlers and power struggles

You may have heard the terminology “strong-willed child“, but how do they differ from just say a typical toddler who also desires independence, control, and wants what they want? And what to do about power struggles and how can we reduce them? In this episode, I discuss: What makes the strong-willed child unique in temperament  How you know you’re in a power struggle How to reduce power struggles before they start and if they do happen  Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. The Toddlers and Tantrums Course will help you manage toddler tantrums and behaviors. Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk TV on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices