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Reframing the Battle of Wills

Reframing the Battle of Wills

Published: 10/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM

It can be frustrating when people do things we don't want them to do. A friend cancels plans at the last minute. A child refuses to get dressed for school. Before long, our resentment builds, and we're tempted to issue more rules, reminders, and consequences. But the techniques we use to get peop...