When Parenting Feels Like a Battle: How to Shift from Power to Partnership (Episode 183)

Parenting isn’t a competition, it’s a collaboration.

In this episode, Kyle and Sara Wester explore what it means to co-create with your kids instead of slipping into a win-lose mindset. They unpack the cultural messages that keep parents stuck in control or compliance mode and show how shifting toward connection, play, and collaboration can transform your family dynamics.

Through real examples and practical insights, you’ll learn how play builds trust, how collaboration teaches self-discipline, and why it’s never too late to rewire your parenting approach.

Whether you’re navigating daily power struggles or simply want a more peaceful home, this episode will help you see parenting as a shared journey of growth and relationship, not a battle for control.

Listen now to discover:

• Why “winning” in parenting often undermines long-term growth
• How co-creating builds confidence, resilience, and mutual respect
• The role of play in strengthening family connection
• Simple mindset shifts that move your family from compliance to collaboration

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