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Consequences

These posts help you figure out how to give consequences to your child (or allow the natural consequences to happen). Find ideas for what are good consequences, especially great logical consequences.

Logical Consequences for Throwing Toys

May 26, 2021June 15, 2020 by valplowman
Boy playing in a Cozy Coupe

A breakdown of how to respond when your child throws toys. Get age-appropriate consequences for throwing toys. Logical and natural consequences are my favorite ways of correcting my children. They …

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Categories Consequences Tags logical consequences 7 Comments

How To Respond When Your Child has a Public Tantrum

August 17, 2021May 27, 2020 by valplowman
Mom scolding child at the store

Is your child throwing a fit in public? Read up on the dos and don’ts of when your child has a tantrum in public here. Know what to do and …

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Categories Consequences, Tantrums Tags logical consequences, public behavior 9 Comments

How to Keep Your Kiddo Still for Diaper Changes

January 9, 2025May 26, 2020 by valplowman
Dad changing toddler's diaper

Diaper changes get difficult when your little one refuses to sit still or full on fights the diaper change. Here is what to do. Changing diapers is rarely on anyone’s …

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Categories Consequences Tags diapers, logical consequences 16 Comments

Consequences: Natural VS Logical and How to Use Each

October 16, 2024February 26, 2020 by valplowman
Child look up in frustration

Learn all about what a natural consequence is and what a logical consequence is and tips for using each type. Learn also when to intervene. I think the most powerful …

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Categories Consequences, Discipline Tags logical consequences, natural consequences 21 Comments

10 Guidelines for Using Logical Consequences

October 16, 2024October 15, 2019 by valplowman
Mother with a little girl who is in trouble

Use these ten tips to successfully use logical consequences with your children. Logical consequences help kids learn that actions have consequences. I have always found logical consequences to be very …

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Categories Consequences, Discipline Tags logical consequences 6 Comments

Why You Need to Allow Kids to Make Mistakes

May 23, 2022May 31, 2012 by valplowman
mom face smacking her own head

Mistakes are vital for kids to have learn how to be responsible and take control of their own lives. You need to allow mistakes to be made. As a society …

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Categories Consequences, Discipline Tags love and logic 5 Comments

Benefits of Teaching Kids to Deal With Consequences

May 3, 2021May 5, 2011 by valplowman
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There are three distinct benefits to requiring children to learn to live with consequences. Learn all about those in this post. Love and Logic Magic is a book all about …

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Categories Consequences, Discipline Tags love and logic, word to the weary 2 Comments
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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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    It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

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    How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

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