Kids are experts at sidetracking. Deal with one thing at a time. You can always go back to other issues after the main one is resolved. Learning age-appropriate discipline techniques. There are lots of resources out there for learning effective discipline for various age groups.
Kids feel safer and more loved if the same rule applies all the time.
If the rule is no jumping on the couch, then they should not be allowed to jump on the couch, period. Treating the child with a chronic illness the same as other children in the family when it comes to discipline. It is actually more harmful to the child with an illness to avoid discipline because we feel sorry for the child's illness and pain. Building self-esteem in all family members. Self-esteem is essential for success in life.