Defiance. Pushback. Power struggles. They’re one of the hardest parts of raising kids, but we’ve got some great news for you—it *DOESN’T* have to be this way! Today on the pod we are going to teach you how to end power struggles FOR GOOD, starting NOW! Join Kristin, Deena, and their special guest, BLF’s very own VP hype squad (Kristin’s husband, Tyler), as they walk through the three simple hacks to stop power struggles in their tracks. Hit that play button ASAP because it’s going to be totally game changing and make your life as a parent *so* much easier! Highlights include: Three incredibly *SIMPLE*, *CONCRETE* steps to stop power struggles in their tracks, before they even begin Tips *backed in neuroscience* to retrain YOUR nervous system to stay steady in chaos moments and not engage in a tug-of-war with your toddler Easy tips for shifting your kid from pushback mode to collaboration mode (YES, PLEASE) EXACTLY how to react when your toddler pushes back, to end power struggles in the long-term How to lay a healthy foundation NOW so that the power struggles are totally non-existent by the time you have a big kid or teenager The *bonus* fourth hack that that will instantly change your life, your relationship with your kid, and even your relationships with other adults The transcript of this episode can be found here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices