Real World Peaceful Parenting

225: 10 Reasons Traditional Discipline Fails Strong-Willed Kids


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If you’ve tried grounding, timeouts, or taking things away—and your strong-willed child just seems to push back even harder—you’re not alone. In this game-changing episode, Lisa unpacks the real reasons traditional discipline doesn’t work with strong-willed kids and what you can do instead. You'll walk away with compassion, clarity, and the tools to connect deeply—even when the storm hits.


What You'll Learn:

  • 10 reasons why punishment-based strategies often backfire with strong-willed kids
  • The difference between punishment and discipline—and why it matters
  • What’s really happening in your child’s nervous system when they push back
  • The 5 tools that do work with strong-willed kids (and build lifelong skills)
  • Real-world stories from parents who ditched the punishment and found connection
  • How to start shifting from control to calm—without sacrificing limits
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Real World Peaceful ParentingBy Lisa Smith