Tired of daily battles over homework, bedtime, and chores? You're not alone.

In this episode, Curtis and RJ tackle one of the most common parenting challenges: power struggles. From homework meltdowns to forgotten permission slips, they share seven science-backed strategies that actually reduce conflict and build cooperation.

Curtis brings fresh stories from the tween parenting trenches (spoiler: math homework is still the worst), while RJ shares hard-won wisdom from raising two kids to adulthood—including hilarious confessions about all the battles that, in hindsight, weren't worth fighting.

What You'll Learn:

• Why power struggles happen (hint: it's not about the shoes)

• The "magic" of giving age-appropriate choices

• How to connect before you correct—and why it matters

• The power of the pause (yes, even when they take the car without permission) • Shifting from "me vs. you" to "us vs. the problem"

• When to hold firm, when to negotiate, and when to let go

• How to catch kids cooperating (and why this changes everything)

Perfect for parents of tweens, teens, and anyone who's ever thought, "There has to be a better way than yelling." Real stories. Real laughs. Real strategies you can use tonight.

Time: 25 minutes

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