Episode 391
When your child does something they shouldn’t, you want them to learn from it. But you may also wonder: Do they need a consequence to learn the lesson… or will that just make an already-sensitive child feel worse about themselves?
The answer isn’t necessarily to avoid consequences. It’s to make sure the consequence actually helps your child become more capable of handling the situation differently next time..
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• Why consequences can sometimes lead to more unwanted behavior instead of less
• What you’re doing that may distract your child from the lesson you actually want them to learn
• How to use the “Consequence Sandwich” to combine accountability, understanding, and skill-building…without letting your child off the hook
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