If you’re anything like me (and if you have a strong-willed child, I’m betting we have a few things in common!), this thought has crossed your mind at least once: “Is it my fault my child is so difficult to parent?” A simple request to your child can result in her melting down into a temper tantrum. Too much noise or stimulation can mean excess energy–I’m thinking of my own strong-willed daughter zooming around the house the other night, exclaiming with glee, “I just LOVE the holidays! They give me …

You’ve heard the adage, “You are what you eat,” right? Well, what you think about is just as important. In any given moment, what are you thinking about? Maybe you’re dreading what your child’s going to do next. Perhaps you’re thinking about what’s for dinner. You might even be thinking about the tantrum your child had yesterday (and how you handled it). Chances are, you’re thinking about the past or the future.
Your thoughts determine your behavior. Right before I lost my temper with my strong-willed daughter yesterday, I can look …