Simply Relational

Don't Pick up the Rope: When your Child says "NO"

September 29, 2026·28 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Learn how to handle it when your child says "NO" without turning it into a power struggle. This episode gives practical steps to maintain authority and consistency as a parent.Why a child's "no" often starts power struggles and how to break the patternThe importance of follow-through as an action, not just more wordsWhen to avoid picking up the "rope" and engaging in tug-of-war battlesHow to create consequences and boundaries you can actually controlPractical examples for handling tantrums, disrespect, and persistent refusalsFind out how strong your marriage is. Take our Marriage Quiz at www.cragerministries.com.Parenting Pause download: www.pauseparentingtool.com.

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