Effective Negative Consequences Resources
These resources, some created by Smarter Parenting, others from other organizations, will help you to practice and implement this skill with your child.
Feel free to rewatch the Effective Negative Consequences video as many times as you need to.
Research articles on Effective Negative Consequences
Consequences are meant to teach and help our children learn. The following organizations have written about the benefits of using consequences instead of punishments.
- The Center for Parenting Education: Consequences made easy–an effective disciple tool
- National Center for Biotechnology Information: Effective discipline for children
- The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development: Getting consistent with consequences
- USAToday: How to discipline your kids with effective consequences
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Downloadable Resources and Worksheets
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