Both created and natural consequences for kids are a great way to adjust behavior and reinforce child training. Being prepared to administer consequences when the need arises will save on frustration, significantly lessen inconsistency and help to eliminate yelling. Like most accomplishments, helping your child learn how to make the right choices, is easier when you have a plan. Having a handful of effective consequences for kids in your back pocket is an important part of that plan. ... View the Post
Why is Following Through With Consequences So Difficult?
We make it sound so easy, don’t we? “To raise great kids, you must be consistent and follow through! Parents who don’t follow through lose all credibility with their children!” I know, I know, I regularly hear from moms who are struggling with behavior, and they all say the same thing. “I know the importance of follow through and consistency in parenting. So, why is following through with consequences so difficult?” this blog occasionally uses affiliate links and I will be compensated if you ... View the Post
Disciplining a Strong-Willed Child – Are You Ready For a Showdown?
You are raising a mover and a shaker, a dominator, a world changer! Yup. Your strong-willed child is poised to make a huge impact on the world around him. And there’s no one better to train him how to make that impact a positive one… than you! Whether you feel equipped for the task or not, the task is indeed yours. He’s your child. All yours. 24 hours a day… yours! What does raising and disciplining a strong-willed child actually take? We’re going to talk about that. But first, I’ve gotta ... View the Post
When Is It OK To Say No To Your Child?
Scrolling through Pinterest the other day I noticed a litany of pins that all shared the same theme. “Parenting without saying, No!” After a while, I started to get frustrated. Not only is it OK to say no to your child, it’s essential. Essential to their safety, development, future, well-being, and your own sanity. 5 minutes away from leaving for church on a Sunday morning, and I hear, “Mom, May I bake a French Baguette?” … “What, Now?” … “Well, yeah!?” “No. You may not bake a French ... View the Post
The Most Common Discipline Mistake Parents Make
There’s a reason that the consequences you’re using with your child aren’t working. When it comes to consequences, typical grounding, taking things away, and punishment doesn’t work long term, unless your child gets it deep down in his heart. When delivering a consequence to your child, be sure to avoid the common discipline mistake parents make that causes consequences to be completely ineffective! this blog occasionally uses affiliate links and I will be compensated if you purchase after ... View the Post
Need a List Of Consequences for Bad Behavior that is Age Appropriate?
You’re looking at your child as if to say, “are you serious, right now? I know you know better than that sort of bad behavior. What the heck?” You know you need to do something. Because, while your child may not be out of control… bad behaviors snowball. And the last thing you want is for her to become out of control. So, there you are, looking at your child, wishing you had a master list of consequences for bad behavior, that were age appropriate for your child, to refer to. this blog ... View the Post
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