Cynthia Tobias says she was a strong-willed child growing up. The author of You Can't Make Me says understanding your strong-willed child is the key to gaining obedience and cooperation in the home.

Cynthia clarifies that strong-willed does not mean stubborn, rebellious or defiant, but rather determined. She says that's the child that can say no, and she tells parents that it's good to have a good dose of strong-will in a child. But watch out. Make sure that child doesn't steamroll right over you. She gives a few tips to avoid that.

For more from Cynthia check out her book You Can't Make Me, But I Can Be Persuaded: https://bit.ly/3FMqQ8q.

00:00 - Intro and Here's What Strong Will is Not

01:22 - You Can't Make Me Digest Peas

02:24 - Don't Lose Your Temper

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