Determined children can test the limits of patience. But you can’t keep a strong-willed child in their room all day. Here are a few tips that can help you deal with your strong-willed child.
1. You have set rules in your home for a reason. Stick to the rules you have established, because if you don’t, the strong-willed child will continue to break the rules.
2. Patience is a virtue when it comes to a strong-willed child. As much as you need to be clear and stick to your decisions, realize that a strong-willed child will not change overnight. Structure, patience and time are all critical factors to long-term success.
3. Show that your decisions are final. A strong-willed child will often take debate to a whole higher level. Debate can easily turn into a tantrum. Make “no” final, and explain what the consequences will be for breaking the rules.
4. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Try to have a little time away from your strong-willed child during the day. Preschool programs and other caregivers can give you the break you need to regain perspective, particularly on days when your patience has been stretched to it’s limits.
Strong-willed children require parents to have a deeper level of caring and understanding. You will learn to appreciate the strong-will in your child as they power through the challenges of life. Look at your child’s strong-will and independence as a strength that can be honed with your help.
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