Morning power struggles | Q&A with Dr. J | The Mom Psychologist

It’s just one of those mornings - you know, the kind when NOTHING satisfies your child. 😰 No matter how much you try to reason with them, validate their feelings or accommodate their needs, they insist on digging in their heels, changing their minds & making unreasonable demands left and right. Now you’re spiraling, yelling, and exhausted… And it’s only 7 AM. 🤬😳 In this episode, I’ll be sharing: The #1 reason kids dig in their heels  How to respond to their constant demands and whining  How to re-think these moments so you’re less likely to lose your cool. TIMESTAMPS ► [00:00] - Intro ► [01:33] - Question ► [04:15] - Answer ► [09:46] - Personal Example ► [10:56] - Next Steps 💌 Get TMP Times in your inbox every Monday. Start your free 7-day trial 👉🏽 https://www.themompsychologist.com/tmptimes 💌 Free Parenting Script Pack: https://themompsychologist.com/script-pack SHOP MY FAVORITES ► Check out my Amazon Storefront and shop my favorites https://www.amazon.com/shop/themompsychologist LET'S BE FRIENDS! ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themompsychologist ► Blog: http://www.themompsychologist.com/blog ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themompsychologist BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY ►hello@themompsychologist.com DISCLAIMERS: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. All content I create, including this video is for educational purposes ONLY. This is not meant to diagnosis or treat any mental health conditions or substitute mental health treatment in any way. Please consult with your child's pediatrician or a local mental health provider when considering trying new interventions.