Episode 324: Why Motivators Work Better Than Punishments for Kids With Big Emotions

Often when we ask our kids with big emotions to do things they have to do, instead of doing what we ask, they resist, negotiate, or even become disrespectful to us (or themselves!). And when we feel helpless and stuck, we often then fall back on strategies that our parents used with us… which tends to make things worse. So how can we motivate responsible and respectful behavior when our attempts seem to just lead to more drama?  In this episode, you’ll learn: Two reasons why rewards and punishments don’t work for kids with big emotions Common reasons why children struggle (and how we can identify these reasons when our kids are having a hard time) How to go beneath kids’ behavior to motivate more positive behaviors, moods, and attitudes with less resistance