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[quote=Anonymous]I have to say, my almost-4 year old has started listening MUCH better since I actually carried through on a consequence when he did not respond. The consequence was no books at bedtime, which he LOVES. He sobbed and sobbed like his heart was breaking, begged and pleaded to get another chance, and even though it killed me I held firm. (And gave him extra snuggles.) Since then all I have to say is "that's a one" and he gets moving (most of the time.) However, I am not totally sold on the harsh consequences approach and don't plan to make it a mainstay, other than for truly "natural" consequences. (Like - you throw food, dinner is over.) I do think he had to start listening to me, but I don't really want to parent by constant threats. So what I am working on now is how I communicate and building in routines that he can follow instead of having to be told, as well as anticipating and heading off problems at the past. [/quote]
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