Discipline, friendships and getting kids to help around the house

send us a text via Fan Mail!In question one, we talk a lot about managing chores and developing a system for busy family life.  Question two is about managing behaviour without using rewards and consequences, aka "carrot and stick" methods.  What works when you don't want to use coercive disciplinary options.  Third question, we chat at length about helping kids develop healthy friendships.Last question, how do we find things that bring us joy?2:15 - Do you give your kids allowance? 4:18 - What are age appropriate chores? 16:45 - What to use in place of "carrot and stick" discipline24:45 - How do you help guide your children to good friendships?33:45 - Finding joy for moms/self care 39:17 - Building community 44:46 - Books on community buildingRESOURCESbooks related to todays questions - Sink Reflections by Marla CilleyDiscipline without distress by Judy ArnallHold Onto Your Kids by Gordon NuefeldSink Reflections by Marla CilleyPosts on carrot and stick:Securing cooperation without sacrificing kindnessIf not carrot and stick, THEN WHATMom time post:Getting some mom timePost on building community:UpstartsContactOn Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at [email protected] podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.caShop my recommended resourcesThanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!