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
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