If she's into touch I would take care of bubs first, settle him so he's ok and happy. Then go in and hold her. I know it sounds crazy, but sometimes being held enables them to calm down enough to understand. Right now she can't process what you are saying to her. She has too much going on in her head. And most of it is confusion and upset. She's not just peeved, she probably doesn't understand what she could have done instead of what she did. How to control those urges and emotions that cause us to get upset. It's also about learning as you say Natural Consequences. When she's calmed down I would remind her about what happened and ask her if it's ok to sit on the couch or jump on the couch with shoes? I normally at this point also ask a ridiculous question to see if they are listening. And then I might suggest giving bub a kiss to say sorry, and then finding an activity to do. Not to distract but so she knows you aren't holding a grudge. Then next time she hops on the couch ask her if she remembers what happened last time and what does she need to do etc... It's not going to sink in immediately but they say it takes 9 times before it reaches the long term memory for instant understanding... until then they need guidance
I think your shoes on the fridge is a great consequence. It sounds like you are doing everything perfectly IMOxx






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