Sinners getting punished #prank | Just Kidding

Here’s the thing: punishments don’t teach kids right from wrong; guidance and connection do. One way to do this is by validating our kid’s feelings while holding a clear, consistent boundary. This can look like, “I won’t let you hit. It’s okay to feel angry, but we need to find another way to show it.” My upcoming live workshop, Effective Alternatives to Punishments: Transforming Behavior, Strengthening Bonds, breaks this approach down into clear, actionable strategies like this one. Link in bio

When we use punishments with our kids, we are separating them further from the identity that we know they’re a good kid. This leads to shame and disconnection, which are two huge blockers to learning. And learning is exactly what we need our kids to do, to stop their bad behavior. This is a topic that’s so important to me and one that is just too nuanced for an Instagram caption. That’s why I want to invite you to join me for my upcoming Effective Alternatives to Punishments live workshop in the