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THE TRUTH ABOUT CONSEQUENCES

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There are few topics in parenting that arouse such anxiety, divisiveness, frustration and confusion as discipline. For most adults, discipline is synonymous with punishment, and the purpose and process of levying a consequence are nothing if not imposed on children to “teach them a lesson.” But more than fifty years of motivation research, attachment research and the most cutting-edge brain science reveals an entirely different picture. In this webinar, we’ll explore natural versus imposed consequences, share the science behind why rewards often kill motivation and desire and make kids “less” likely to do something when there is nothing it in for them, and talk about what our brains do when we feel shamed in punishment, controlled by ultimatums, and manipulated to conform and comply “or else”. A paradigm-shifting class for any parent or teacher who is curious about the “truth about consequences” and interested in discovering alternatives in order to nurture connected, resilient and empathic kids and mutually respectful relationship.