Ep 118: What Strong Willed Kids Need from You Most

Highly sensitive children can express themselves with very strong emotions that can leave parents feeling rattled and desperate. Randi’s experience with her son took her on a journey of acceptance and unconditional love.Randi Rubenstein coaches parents raising strong willed kids. Randi searched endlessly to find the magical resource that would help her own highly sensitive, strong-willed child. (He’s now 25, healthy and happy-ish:). She’s been passionate about helping other “cycle-breaker” parents like herself for almost two decades.Randi’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the long standing Mastermind Parenting podcast and author of The Parent Gap. Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Randi Rubenstein about the emotional rollercoaster of parenting a highly sensitive child.Parenting is LeadershipParenting is a leadership opportunity. With the "Parenting is Leadership" Guide from ImpactParents, two frameworks and a dozen core competencies will guide you to up-level your parenting... and improve the most important relationships of your life.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Practical approaches for managing emotions and establishing a healthy family life.Active listening and validation helps nurture secure attachments with your little ones.Strategies for guiding your children without controlling or remedying their behavior.Related Links:The Highly Sensitive Child: Helping Our Children Thrive When the World Overwhelms Them by Elaine N. AronCalm The Chaos: The Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness Don’t Take It Personally: 4 Questions to Coach Yourself Connect with Randi:Mastermind ParentingMastermind Parenting Podcast Instagram Facebook LinkedIn  Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools  Connect with Impact Parents:www.impactparents.comInstagram: @impactparentsFacebook: @impactparentLinkedIn:@impactparentsTwitter: @impactparents  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices