Ever try to guide your child with ❤️ only to end up as “the enemy”? 😅

Matt and Alona unpack why even well-intentioned boundaries around 📱 devices, 🍦 junk food, or commitments can trigger resistance—especially in strong-willed kids 💪.

From ice cream showdowns 🍨 to summer camp standoffs 🎪, they explore how control sparks rebellion 🚫 (or resentful submission 😤) and how shifting to true collaboration builds connection 🤝 instead of conflict.

💡 Hear how they use real-life parenting fails (including a Halloween candy overload 🎃🍬 and an epic camp meltdown) to reveal a roadmap for keeping shared family values intact while honoring your child’s autonomy 🌱. You’ll learn:

• Why “no” can instantly shut down connection ❌
• How to help kids link their choices to deeper values 🧭
• A step-by-step way to move from power struggles to teamwork 👫—without giving up on what matters most ❤️

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💬 Nudge: I keep trying to set limits with my child around something important, but they either rebel or comply with resentment. I want to find a way to stay connected while still honoring my values.
💬 Nudge: My child agrees with me in calm moments, but makes choices that go against what we discussed. I want to help them build internal motivation so I’m not always the gatekeeper.

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