Learn more at https://bratbusters.com In this episode, Lisa discusses consequences and whether or not she believes they need to be logical to be effective. Throughout she covers what age she begins consequences, how she approaches discipline differently for toddlers compared to kids, what she believes is important for consequences to work, her stance on using chores as consequences, her thoughts on using physical activity as a consequence, her approach to siblings not getting along, and what she believes is the most important part of calm leadership parenting. Lastly, Lisa addresses ten listener questions, exploring how to respond when a 7-year-old goes to mom when his brother bothers him, how to manage consequences in the car or in public, strategies for handling a 7-year-old lying, and ways to stop siblings from constantly arguing. She then discusses how to address bad behavior from other kids, what to do when kids don't seem to mind doing their consequence, how to manage a 3-year-old who is territorial over toys, tips for getting a toddler to clean up after herself, choosing a consequence for a 3-year-old who hurts their younger sibling, and how to select consequences for an 8-year-old who refuses to do their chores. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Consequences 01:28 What Age to Begin Consequences For Kids? 01:44 Lisa’s Approach to Discipline For Toddlers 03:24 Lisa’s Approach to Discipline For Kids Three & Older 05:09 Do Consequences Need to Be Logical to Be Effective? 10:01 What Lisa Believes is Important For Consequences to Work 11:06 Will Using Chores as Consequences Make Kids Hate Chores When They Get Older? 12:15 Lisa’s Thoughts on Using Physical Activity as a Consequence 13:13 Listener Question 1: 7-Year-Old Going to Mom When Brother Bothers Him? 13:57 Listener Question 2: Consequences When You’re in the Car Or in Public? 14:42 Listener Question 3: 7-Year-Old Lying? 16:13 Listener Question 4: Sibling Constantly Arguing? 17:31 Lisa’s Approach When Siblings Won’t Get Along 18:39 Listener Question 5: How to Address Bad Behaviour From Other Kids? 20:25 What Lisa Believes is the Most Important Part of Calm Leadership Parenting 23:03 Listener Question 6: Kids Don’t Mind Doing Consequence? 28:09 Listener Question 7: 3-Year-Old Territorial Over Toys? 28:59 Listener Question 8: Struggling to Get Toddler to Clean Up After Herself? 30:19 Listener Question 9: Consequence For 3-Year-Old Hurting Younger Sibling? 31:59 Listener Question 10: Choosing Consequences For 8-Year-Old Who Won’t Do the Chore? 33:18 Final Thoughts on Logical Consequences Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board, parenting courses, and more, visit https://bratbusters.com today. Have a parenting question you’d like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast? You can submit yours here https://bratbusters.com/podcast-questions/ Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer