Parenting Without the Power Struggle: Simple Wins to Reduce Daily Battles

Kirell, Naya

ISBN 10: 9309336943 / ISBN 13: 9789309336942

Published by Mindful Pages, 2026

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Parenting Without the Power Struggle: Simple Wins to Reduce Daily Battles
• Publisher: Mindful Pages
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9309336943
• ISBN 13: 9789309336942
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Every parent knows the moment: you make a simple request and suddenly you are negotiating like it is a hostage exchange. The problem is not that your child is "too strong-willed" or that you are not firm enough. Most daily battles are built into the way the day is set up - rushed transitions, unclear boundaries, and language that accidentally invites argument. Parenting Without the Power Struggle is a practical guide to reduce daily battles by changing what you do before conflict starts, what you say in the moment, and how you repair after it ends. Naya Kirell offers a clear framework for setting limits with kids without threats or long lectures, using calm parenting language that is easier to repeat under stress. You will learn how to create choices for children that build cooperation rather than endless negotiation, and how to use transition routines that prevent blow-ups at the most pressure-filled times of day. When your child escalates, you will have simple, steady responses that protect safety and keep you from escalating too. This book is for parents and carers of children who test boundaries (as children should), and for anyone who wants a home that feels more predictable, respectful, and calm. You will come away with practical scripts, routines, and consistent parenting habits you can use immediately - plus tools for repair after conflict, so one hard moment does not define the relationship. The goal is not a silent, perfectly compliant household. It is fewer standoffs, clearer limits, and more everyday cooperation you can actually live with.