Dr. Laura Markham

12 tips for peacefully parenting your strong-willed child

Here's how you can transform the power struggles between you and your strong-willed kiddo.

When is your child old enough to choose their own clothes, make their own friends or clean their own messes? You might be surprised.

It's not about letting your child fail, it's all about providing support along the way.

Is your toddler a light sleeper? Or worse yet, a no-sleeper? Help is on the way.

Instead, set up conditions so your child can learn.

Because parenting in public, or under the critical gaze of extended family, can be some of the hardest moments.

1. Aim for 12 hugs a day.

The secret of making this transition is having compassion for yourself, just as you do for your child.

1. Strengthen your connection.

How to be an emotional coach, mama.

If your child doesn’t think you’re on his side, why should he do what you want?

Hint: It doesn't involve calming down.