Episode 203
While taking away privileges and other types of punishments may be effective in changing behavior, moods, and attitudes of some children, they often tend not to help with big feeling children. In fact, punishment seems to make the situation worse, making us feel helpless and wondering what other steps we can take.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why punishments and consequences tend to be ineffective for children with big emotions
- What a child is REALLY thinking about when they’re being punished
- What you can do instead to foster responsible behavior and internal motivation
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Mentioned in or related to this episode:
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Your Parenting Long Game Episode 201: Why Children With Big Feelings Act So “Dramatic”
Your Parenting Long Game Episode 202: When Children Act Self-Centered
Your Parenting Long Game Episode 83: A Long Game Strategy for Kids With Strong-Willed Behavior and Big Emotions
Your Parenting Long Game Episode 59: Why Children Don’t Choose to Act Negatively
Your Parenting Long Game Episode 49: How to Choose Consequences That Work
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