69. Making the holidays work with your strong-willed kid

ResponseABLE Parenting

Do you dread the holidays? Do you feel anxious about how you’re going to handle so much time together? Does it feel like gentle strategies never work with your strong-willed kid? This is the episode for you.

I share 3 important mindset shifts to hold onto during the holidays as well as 4 active strategies to put in place to set your holidays up for the best possible outcome!

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