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HELP! I Feel Like My Daughter’s In Charge!

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Jess Connell

This question came in response to my advice about handling tantrums— Q: I have a 3 year old daughter, who I think should just be re-named “stubborn”. I know I am going to have to put my foot down and insist, always, that what I say is followed through with. When my daughter is raging, and…

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Is It Possible to Give Calm, Firm Correction?

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Jess Connell

When our kids disobey us, and especially if they cop an attitude, it’s easy for us to feel out of control… as if we CAN’T harness our own anger amidst such outright defiance. Good desires, like for our children to learn to obey, for them to make wise decisions, for them to respect us as…

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