Recommendation 5
Be consistent
Preferences And Rules
You may ignore preferences
When rules are broken, respond every time
Be consistent
Ask yourself, “Am I able and willing to follow through with what I am about to say?”
If you do not mean it, do not say it
Get everyone on board
Share educational resources
Talk about rules privately
Do not scold your partner, especially in front of your child
Look for opportunities to support other caregivers
Your child’s behavior will improve quickly if they know that no one allows bad behavior
