Hello, I’m reading Happy Kids and am hoping it will help my situation. I’m a single mother with 4 year old twin boys. They are not identical and are treated individually. I am thinking through the implementation of your suggestions before launch, as I want to be sure I’m giving my children the intended message. The problem I have is coming up with suitable sanctions. The threat of loss of telly time has no effect as they don’t watch at the same time each day. Do you have some examples of sanctions that might work for their age? Thanks,
Jenny
CG: Hi Jenny, Clearly, as you already know, your sons need to be treated individually although they are twins. In respect of sanctions can you think of something each of them likes, that they would miss, if it was stopped for a short while? Remember to explain they will lose whatever it is when you Repeat your Request for them to do something or stop doing something. And obviously praise their positive behaviour. Let me know how you get on. Love to all Cathy x
Hi Cathy, Thanks for your reply. Today was our first day of our new regime! We had a happy day with lots less shouting, which is really good as that had become a daily feature for us. Thanks again,
Jenny
