Bad Kids… Bad Kids. Whatcha going to do when they come for you?
Many parents know the feeling — the meltdowns, the arguments, the refusal to follow directions, and the constant power struggles that can leave everyone in the family exhausted. Parenting a child who pushes limits can feel overwhelming, frustrating, and sometimes even isolating. Some days it can feel like you’re constantly putting out fires.
Join other parents of “Bad” Kids (I don’t call them that… you call them that) as we come together to talk honestly about these challenges and learn practical strategies for handling them more effectively. This group is designed for parents who are tired of the daily battles and are looking for a better way to respond to difficult behavior.
Together we will explore what is really happening during meltdowns, defiance, and refusal to comply. You’ll learn how to respond in ways that are calm, consistent, and productive rather than reactive or emotional. We will focus on practical parenting strategies that help reduce power struggles and create more structure and predictability at home.
During our time together, we will also help you build a simple behavioral modification plan that allows you to set clear expectations, follow through with consistent consequences, and remain emotionally steady while your child learns to manage their behavior.
The goal of this group is not to label kids as “bad.” In fact, most kids labeled this way are strong-willed, emotional, or struggling with skills they haven’t yet learned. When parents learn how to stay calm, consistent, and confident, children often begin to respond differently.
If you feel like you are constantly battling with your child and want a better path forward, this group offers a place to learn, share, and develop a parenting approach that brings more calm, structure, and confidence into your home.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This group is designed for parents who feel like they are constantly battling with their child’s behavior. It is especially helpful for parents whose children struggle with frequent meltdowns, defiance, refusal to follow directions, or intense emotional reactions.
The Bad Kids parent group is a good fit for parents who:
Feel like they are constantly negotiating, arguing, or pleading with their child
Experience frequent meltdowns, power struggles, or emotional outbursts at home
Have a child who refuses to follow directions or pushes back on most requests
Feel exhausted, frustrated, or unsure how to respond to difficult behavior
Want to parent in a calmer, more consistent way but are not sure how
Are looking for practical tools to reduce conflict and increase cooperation
This group is especially helpful for parents who feel exhausted, out of ideas, and are looking for guidance, practical tools, and support from other parents facing similar challenges.
INSTRUCTOR
Randy Floyd, LSCSW, Founder, Clinical Level Therapist
Randy is the founder of Midwest Anxiety. He is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker who is an optimist and passionate about helping people focus on what they can do rather than what they can't do. Randy believes building a strong therapeutic relationship and tapping into a person's strengths are the most essential components of the therapeutic experience. Randy is passionate about changing the way we do mental health. He is focused on making mental health normal, a positive experience. He is also adamant about doing mental health differently. Randy believes the "old ways" suggest mental health is for the "broken" or "mentally ill." Randy believes that "Everyone Struggles." Sure. Some people struggle more than others, but everyone struggles with something. With this belief, Randy is focused on providing a wide range of programs and services to help people be mentally well ;) Go give Randy a fist bump on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
SCHEDULE
We’ll meet virtually on Saturdays from 12:00pm-1:00pm.
FEE
$25.00 per week.
CANCELLATION POLICY
We know life gets busy. If you are unable to participate in a session, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance and you will not be charged.
REGISTRATION
Spots are limited. To guarantee a place in the group, please register early.
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