End Power Struggles: A Game-Changing Parenting Approach for ADHD & ODD Kids

Are you the mom of a child with ADHD or ODD who's just exhausted and desperate for answers to end the battles over simple things—like getting your child to put on their coat before heading out the door?

If you give me the next few minutes, I’m going to walk you through a scenario that could be life-changing for you. It’s eye-opening and a game-changer if you take what I share and apply it with your child, starting today.

Not only that, we’ve put together a mini-course with four other scenarios, five key phrases, mini videos, and directions on how to communicate with your child in a way that makes parenting more fun and easier—while making your child happier and more cooperative.

Why Do Kids Resist Simple Requests?

Here’s the problem. You need to get to work on time or to a meeting, and all you want is for your child to put on their coat and head out the door. But every single time you tell them what to do, they argue with you.

When parents first come to us, most are making the mistake of thinking that dictating what their child should do will actually work. I don’t know where we got the idea that children should just listen to everything we say and be happy about it, but it’s definitely not working for you or any parent around the world.

The Key to Cooperation: Helping Your Child Feel Heard

Here’s why: Your child wants to be heard and seen by you. They want to do what you do, be like you, and feel like a big kid. Whether they’re two, five, seven, or fifteen, the scenario is always the same.

At Creating Champions for Life, we teach life principles that always work. We don’t make up these principles; we discover, apply, and watch them work.

A Better Approach: Asking Instead of Telling

Being dictatorial, setting boundaries and rules, and always telling your child what to do takes away their dignity. Instead of saying:

❌ “Get your coat, put your shoes on, let’s go, we’re in a hurry.”

Try asking:

✅ “What does a smart little boy wear to stay warm when it’s cold outside?”

If he doesn’t respond with “my jacket” and go grab it, offer three parent-approved choices:

➡️ “Would you like to wear your winter coat, the sweater with the hoodie, or the raincoat today?”

When he chooses, he feels a sense of control over his own life and sees you as being on his side—not as a sergeant dictating his every move.

The Mentor-Apprentice Approach: A Game-Changer for Parents

Asking questions instead of dictating puts you on his side, creating a mentor-apprentice dynamic that makes him happier and more cooperative.

It might be hard to believe that just changing from dictating to asking questions could be such a game-changer, but we’ve worked with parents from all over the world who were at their wits’ end.

Many of their children were labeled with behavior disorders, dealing with mental health crises, and were sometimes one step away from boot camps or treatment centers. By shifting their approach, these parents created environments that brought their children to life, fostering more peace, harmony, and happiness at home.

Take the First Step Toward Parenting Success

This transformation begins with five key phrases. Not only do we have a PDF to send you, but we’ve also created tutorial videos for each phrase to help you achieve mini victories and see the light at the end of the overwhelming parenting tunnel.

We’re not just about positive parenting—we’re about Creating Champions for Life. Learn all you can about our approach so you can choose a brighter, more harmonious path where peace, joy, and cooperation are the norms.