Motivating the Strong-Willed Child

You have a child who wants to do things the hard way, creates power struggles over everything, and wants to do things on his own terms. Your child doesn’t care about consequences and traditional discipline methods don’t work. So how can you get these kids to change?

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How to Calm A Defiant, Upset Child

Your child is yelling at you or melting down. How do you de-escalate the situation and calm an upset child? How can Dads respond differently? Kirk shows you exactly what to do, with specific words and action steps to put out the “emotional fire.”

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Lessons from the Prodigal Son
Do you have a strong-willed or wayward child who has to touch the hot stove before learning? Good. This can be an opportunity to build a closer relationship with your child. Kirk shows you how the parents in this Luke 15 story created an environment that encouraged their child to humble himself and come home. 

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Coronavirus: 9 Ways to Counter the Anxiety
The best way to counter the anxiety caused by the unknowns of the pandemic is to create an action plan with specific goals. Let’s use this opportunity to break old patterns, learn new skills, and change our relationships. Kirk gives you 9 ideas.

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Tough Discipline—Get Your Kids to Listen
Good discipline always leads to a closer, more trusting relationship. Relationships change behavior more than consequences. But there are times when kids just need to listen to and respect you. Kirk shows you how to discipline in a firm, even, matter-of-fact manner using very few words, but a single action step.

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Discipline Like God Does
Kirk posits three thoughts in this short, but important podcast. (1) How you view God the Father will impact how you discipline your kids. (2) Proverbs 3 says God corrects us like a father who delights in his child. Are you enjoying your challenging child? (3) You are modeling God for your kids in how you discipline. How will they view God as a Father?

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The Myth of Immediate Obedience
Have a child whose initial response to your requests is “No” or “Why”? Were you raised to think that kids are supposed to be immediately obedient? In this challenging podcast, Kirk shows you how destructive this can be while giving you an alternative way to get your kids to listen. This is critical if you have a strong-willed child.

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When Kids Question Your Faith
Your child questions your faith or gets angry when you talk about salvation or church. If you react defensively or push, you risk driving your child further away. How do you use this as an opportunity to bond with your child and draw him/her closer to God?

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