Do you ever wish that you know the appropriate logical consequence to give your child (aged 1-10) for each different kind of misbehavior you see?

 

 

Wouldn't it be amazing to have the PERFECT logical consequence ready that would be appropriately proportioned to the misbehavior, and also just get your child to do the thing you're asking without you having to ask again???

 

But here's the thing about logical consequences: they essentially say to our child: "I don't care why you don't want to do this thing; I just want you to do it."

 

If we saw one adult saying that to another adult, we would call it 'emotional abuse.'

 

So why do we do it to our children?

 

Because it seems like we don't have another option to get through the day.

 

We actually have many other options; it's just hard to remember them all and which one to use in which circumstance.

 

In today's episode, I'll tell you the three main reasons why setting limits is hard (and what to do about each of them).

 

And if you want my complete framework for how to navigate misbehavior, with ALL FIVE of the tools we can use and guidelines on exactly WHEN to use each of them, sign up for the Setting Loving (& Effective!) Limits workshop.

It’s available in two different forms:

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Other episodes mentioned:

182: How to get frustrating behaviors to stop

193: You don't have to believe everything you think

200: Ask Alvin Anything Part 1

Jump to Highlights:

00:52 Introducing today’s topic

02:32 Invitation to join the Setting Loving (& Effective!) Limits workshop

11:08 The number 3 reason why setting limits is so hard

12:58 The importance of respectful communication and mutual understanding in parent-child interactions, highlighting scenarios where setting limits may not always be the most effective solution

25:04 The number 2 reason why it's hard to set limits

26:02  Setting limits and respecting a child's autonomy, advocating for a collaborative approach to parenting

28:41 The number 1 reason why we find it so hard to set limits

29:12 The importance of understanding and meeting both children's and parents' needs to find effective solutions to behavioral challenges, emphasizing the negative consequences of ignoring or dismissing a child's needs

41:44  Parent Cori challenges with her son's teeth brushing and the positive change brought about by understanding the child’s need for autonomy

45:42 Three great resources (and they're all free!) for parents with the same struggles as Cori’s