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Feb 2025
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Ep. 214 | Consequences, Consistency, & T...

Ginger Hubbard
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Are you unsure about which consequences to use with toddlers? Do you find it challenging to remain consistent or feel frustrated when disciplinary methods don't seem effective? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as Q & A Day) as they discuss the importance of being consistent with consequences and whether time-out can be effective when children disobey.


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