137. Q&A: What are appropriate consequences when my child doesn’t listen?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...

1:49 - What should consequences for my child be when there are no natural or logical consequences that are easy to identify?

4:05 - Understanding the developmental difference between your child being able to intellectually comprehend something versus their ability to inhibit an impulse.

7:41 - Helping your child keep their autonomy while teaching them a new rule to maintain safety might mean you have to supervise them for a while.

10:37 - I told my child not to do something, they did it anyway, what should the consequence be? Should I punish them?

12:58 - Parents are often afraid of using consequences in a gentle parenting philosophy—but there is an appropriate time and use for consequences.

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