The battle of the wills between a parent and child can be emotional, spiritual, and sometimes even physical. Much of it ends up being draining and can lead to ongoing frustration, anxiety, and guilt. With tears and laughter, our panel of mothers on this broadcast continue to share their personal struggles with their strong-willed children. If you're facing a similar battle, tune in today.

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Guest Bio

Debra Merritt is a retired teacher in Colorado Springs and a mother of four children and grandparent of five.

Kristen Walker is a teacher and mother of four children. She has been married for 42 years.

Lizz Walker was 17 at the time of this recording. She is now 36, married, and a mother of two kids.

Joy Solomon is a mother of two and has been married for 43 years to her husband, Davey.

Resources From Today's Broadcast

Living with the Strong-Willed Child Part 1

Living with the Strong-Willed Child Part 3

The New Strong-Willed Child (by Dr. James Dobson)

Resources From Family Talk

Parenting Isn’t for Cowards (by Dr. James Dobson)