The Battle of the Wills is a daily dance between parent and child—especially when strong personalities collide. Yes, We’ve had those moments with our children, and sometimes they win, sometimes we do, but ideally, we both learn.
Confidence in children often grows from being heard, seen, and given space to try, fail, and try again. Teaching them that good choices lead to good consequences—and poor choices come with their own lessons—builds that inner compass.
And yes, mom guilt sneaks in. There’s the kind that nudges us to be more present (good guilt), and the kind that whispers we’re never enough (bad guilt). The key is knowing which voice to listen to.