Momma Boot Camp

Is it time? Do you feel like you are drowning in children that speak a language entirely different than the one you are attempting to teach them in?

I once complimented a counselor for all the awesome ideas she gave me and she replied, “It’s easier when it’s not for yourself.” Since then, I giggle when I pull up this very blog to figure out a consequence!

Why Can’t I Remember ANYTHING?

Looking for commands, consequences, and rewards? I swear that before I had kids, I had more brain cells and could rattle off ideas without this eerie fog I’ve had my first pregnancy… 8 years ago! People used to smile as say, “Oh, that’s just pregnancy hormones,” then, “Baby brain from not enough sleep!” Now what?! Just clueless!?

Unless… that is, it’s for Others

I once complimented a counselor for all the awesome ideas she gave me and she replied, “It’s easier when it’s not for yourself.” Since then, I giggle when I pull up this very blog to figure out a consequence!

Ideas for Commands

Here are some example commands to practice obedience, while also incorporating some valuable lessons and skills.

• Do 20 jumping jacks
• Put those toys away
• Practice bible verses
• 3 in 1 trick combo: potty, flush,and wash hands
• Brush your teeth
• Set the table
• Eat these vegetables
• Clean up table
• Help your sister/brother
• Think of a way to serve someone
• Vacuum your bedroom
• Put all dirty laundry here
• Fold your clean laundry
• Put away your laundry
• Put your shoes on
• Practice playing the piano
• Practice your favorite sport
• Silently read until timer goes off in 20 minutes
• Do not touch this candy in front of you for next 3 minutes (can eat if successful)
• Draw a picture for someone you love
• Run… freeze
• Lay in your bed… stay in your bed

Ideas for Rewards

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• Treat
• Hug and words of encouragement
• 5 minutes of immediate screens
• Get to skip one item on dinner plate
• Stickers
• Double allowance this week
• Plan a play date with friend of choice
• Rub back and say how proud you are
• Hot chocolate
• Visit animal shelter
• Playground after boot camp
• Drive thru lunch after boot camp
• Allowed to bring 2 toys to bed
• Stay up 20 minutes late
• Choose what’s for dinner tomorrow
• Special drink at dinner (I save juice for this, as it has so much sugar, it’s not a regular sound here)
• Bake together and lick the icing
• Date with mom, dad, or both
• High five
• Put duct tape across door as spider web and throw cotton balls at it
• Build an obstacle course
• Decide music that will be played in car
• Sleep in mom and dad bedroom
• Mom and Dad will complete all your chores tomorrow
• 5 items at the dollar store
• Mom and Dad will write all the reasons they love you
• Mom or Dad will read you your favorite book wherever you choose

Ideas for Consequences

• Timeout (in carseat if necessary)
• If applicable, repeat that behavior at least 20 times, along with the correct behavior 20 times
• Letter to God asking for forgiveness (and discussion that He will always forgive)
• Bring me your favorite animal/blanket. I’ll be washing while u sleep.
• Apple cider vinegar on tongue (usually saved for when yucky things come out of their mouths)
• No screens rest of day
• Pull weeds
• 20 minutes early to bed
• Complete your siblings next chore AND yours
• Gross vegetables for snack
• No dessert after dinner
• Write an apology letter
• Take away favorite toy
• Extra homework page
• Clean out the van
• Clean toilets
• Wipe baseboards
• Mop the kitchen
• They must put all toys into a bucket for timeout