Episode 378
When your child keeps arguing after you’ve already said no, it can feel exhausting and personal. You’ve explained your reasoning, you’ve made a thoughtful decision… and yet they keep pushing. It’s easy to interpret that as disrespect or manipulation. But what’s actually happening in those moments is less about defiance than you think.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• Why kids continue to argue even when they already know the answer (and why it’s not just about trying to change your mind)
• A steadier, more effective approach that allows your child to regulate while you hold your boundary
• How these moments are really opportunities to build your child’s ability to tolerate discomfort so the arguing decreases over time
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MENTIONED IN OR RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:
FREE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance?
Episode 207: Why Your Child Doesn’t Want to Control You (or Anyone Else)
Episode 251: Why Our Level of Influence Depends on Our Level of Yuck
Episode 285: A Tip to Not Get Sucked into Your Kids’ Yuck
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