When someone first suggested to me that our strong-willed child was a blessing, I burst into laughter. That’s some disguise ...

Having a strong-willed child can feel tricky at times. But experts say there are benefits to their personality and offer tips on how to raise one.

10 Signs of a Strong-Willed Child and Why It's Actually a Good Thing. By Lauren Levy. Updated on Aug 30, 2017 at 4:40 PM. Shutterstock Shutterstock.

A strong-willed child is a blessing and a challenge. As children and teens, they are more likely to stand up for themselves, but they’ll drive their parents crazy.

Licensed clinical psychologist and author Dr. Sheryl Ziegler shares how parents can raise "deeply empathetic and emotionally sophisticated" kids.

Dear EveryDay Strong, what can I do to help my unmotivated, defiant child? If children aren’t thriving, it’s not because they don’t want to be successful; it’s because there are barriers ...

As exhausting as it can be to raise a strong-willed child who sometimes won’t obey you, there are benefits (to the kid at least) of this personality trait: ...

Treating my strong-willed child with gentleness and calm is the only way to soothe her during a tantrum and bring peace to our home. Skip to main content. Popsugar. Subscribe. Go to Navigation.