Let the consequence do the talking – with Rob Parsons, Madeline Stanimeros and Katharine Hill

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Let the consequence do the talking – with Rob Parsons, Madeline Stanimeros and Katharine Hill

Episode 13

Used effectively, consequences can be a handy tool in teaching our children to be responsible for their own actions, by empowering them to make and experience the results of their choice. They separate the deed from the doer and do not shame or punish. Join Katharine Hill, Rob Parsons, and Madeline Stanimeros as they share their insights on this parenting strategy.

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