RnR Family Guide

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Peacebringer,

Q&A - Teaching Kids to Ask for Help

Q: I was just wondering if you had an any suggestions to help a 5 year old learn that it isn’t ok to handle situations himself. He always just either a grabs, hits, or screams at the person he’s frustrated with. I’ve tried everything I can think of.

Q&A - Logical Imposed Consequences

Q: "Can you explain natural consequences with an example. When my older child is aggressive with the younger, (or us!) what’s a natural consequence to hitting or pushing? What’s a natural consequence to refusing to get in the car for school. I’m genuinely curious, I’ve been trying to look up examples forever with no success."

Q&A - Holding Boundaries With Family

Q: "My MIL (mother in law) thinks it’s funny to scare my toddler. I’ve asked her to stop but she says, “Oh, she’ll live,”. My husband won’t say anything to his mom about it. What should I do?”