116. When Your Kid Won't Take "No" for an Answer
One of the most frustrating situations in parenting is when your kid just won't take "no" for an answer. Most of the time, our instinct is to explain back to them why we set a particular boundary and try to make them understand our reasoning. The...
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Show Notes
One of the most frustrating situations in parenting is when your kid just won't take "no" for an answer. Most of the time, our instinct is to explain back to them why we set a particular boundary and try to make them understand our reasoning.
The problem with this response is that we're looking for our kids' approval and they are just not going to give it to us.
In this episode, I'll discuss the dangers of being a people-pleasing parent when our kids won't take "no" for an answer. I'll explain why being firm with our boundaries actually teaches our kids resilience, models healthy behavior, and ultimately makes them feel loved.
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