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Rewards vs. Consequences in Parenting: How to Find the Right Balance
Introduction Often, parents find themselves asking: Am I handling this the right way? How do you balance rewarding positive behavior while also setting consequences for negative behavior? What actually counts as a reward or a consequence? And does every moment with your child need to feel like a trip to a prize box—or a penalty box? With so much parenting advice available—from social media to books to well-meaning friends—it can feel overwhelming to know what’s “right.” Yet,

The Team at Upper East Side Psychology
Apr 13
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