Parent University: 5 Ways to Prevent Power Struggles

Power struggles can sneak into the most ordinary moments, getting everyone stuck in a loop of resistance, frustration, and escalation. In this practical Parent University session, Flora McCormick will share five concrete strategies that help you move from daily battles to calmer, more cooperative interactions. You will learn how to stay kind and firm at the same time, set clear boundaries without digging in, and use simple language shifts that reduce defensiveness and invite teamwork. Expect realistic examples, doable tools, and take-home steps you can use right away when things start to heat up.
Flora McCormick is a licensed child counselor and parenting coach, and the founder of Sustainable Parenting. She holds a master’s degree in counseling and has 15 years of experience coaching and mentoring parents internationally, bringing both professional expertise and real-life perspective as a mom of two. Through Sustainable Parenting and the Sustainable Parenting Podcast, Flora helps families bridge the gap between gentle parenting and harsh discipline so parents can build more calm, connection, respect, and responsibility at home.