When your children break rules, be able to consistently offer a reasonable consequence in a calm fashion. Many parents confuse consequences with threats. A threat is not always carried, out and when it is, a threat functions more like a punishment. A consequence offers a true choice and is delivered calmly.
Consequences can be natural or logical.
A logical consequence is a real choice. Both options must be acceptable to the parent. The consequence is related to the child's behavior. The connection is hunger. The consequence must be gentle and firm.