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Strong-Willed Child and Unconditional Love? Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Parents
· 12 min · Episode 256
Episode Strong-Willed Child and Unconditional Love? Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Parents
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Today on the Podcast :
In this micro-episode, host Stacy Bellward and Certified Parent Coach, Tara Prevo, address two common parenting challenges: 1) When a child says "You don't love me," and 2) The strong-willed child who rejects offered choices. Tara encourages parents to use misbehavior as an opportunity to demonstrate unconditional love and commit to the long game of grace-filled responses over time. Tara helps parents come alongside their child as a teammate, celebrate creative problem-solving, and guide with empathy.
Key Takeaways:
Misbehavior is an opportunity for unconditional love
Strong-willed children seek safety, not control
Parenting is a long game
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