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Jul
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Ever get stuck trying to give the right consequences to your young child or toddler? Know that whether they’re 18 months or five years old, you should always try to do the following three things when giving consequences: | |||
Blog Posts by Carole Banks
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Feb
20
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Parents frequently call me on the Parental Support Line to discuss respect. Some will say, “The ONLY thing I ask from my child is that they respect me.” They reason that if they are respected, their child will do everything they are asked to do, will not say anything impolite, and will be motivated by positive feelings toward their parent. These are terrific goals, but Iβve started to ask people not to even use the word “respect” when they talk to their children about their behavior, and I’ll explain why. | |||
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Jan
25
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Dear Carole, My husband and I are trying to use natural consequences with our thirteen-year-old son as much as possible, but we had a disagreement lately about how to do it. When our son threw a fit because he wanted to meet up with his neighborhood friends (we said βnoβ because his homework wasnβt done) we told him that he needed to settle down or have some privileges taken away. His bad behavior escalated, so my husband took away his guitar for a week. I feel like itβs never a good idea to take away a creative outlet, and also something that my son loves so much. My husband thought it was a good consequence because itβs the thing that means the most to our son. What do you think? –Confused about Consequences in CT Read more » | |||
