• teach the difference between acceptable and unacceptable behavior
• explain the consequences - pleasant for good behavior and unpleasant for crossing the boundary
• tell them that the choice is theirs
• teaches them to take responsibility for their own actions
• reward “right choices” with descriptive praise
• use a "star chart” or the equivalent for persistent issues
• have negative consequences for "wrong choices.”
Question: What can help you reinforce “right choices”? What consequences can you put in place for “wrong choices”?
are they old enough to understand our instructions?
are we expecting too much for their age?
2. Use your voice effectively
use a serious tone of voice to teach what “no” means
aim not to shout unless warning of danger
3. Action gets results
shouting and threatening are ineffective
important to take action over bad behavior,
i.e: follow through with a consequence
What choices have you given your child(ren) today? What encouragement have you given for right choices this week? What unpleasant consequences have you used for wrong choices this week?