"If you don't clean up your toys, I am turning off the tv!"
Or "When we get everything cleaned up we will have more time to read your favorite story!"
These are some examples of consequences and punishments.
You can see a difference in
What does the toys have to do with the t.v? (remember is it age and stage appropriate)
The second example shows how to use "when" to allow for opportunity. Your child will be allowed to make amends which will be so empowering for them!
Tune in and learn how allowing for natural consequences will allow you to support your kids better than enforcing punishments.
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