Have you ever found yourself thinking, "My child just wants to pick a fight with me", or "Why can't we just have a peaceful day?" Chances are, if you have a strong- willed child, these thoughts have crossed your mind. No, your child doesn't hate you. No, they aren't trying to make you miserable. So what is their goal, by attempting to draw you into one power struggle after the other? Many times their goal is co-regulation. What is co-regulation? It's the supportive process