Motivating kids to be on their best behavior – everyone seems to have an “ideal” way to do it. Sticker charts. Marble jars. Reward menus. Token economies. Time out. Privilege removal. Its overwhelming and complicated! Or is it? Read on for the big secret to motivating kids…
Did you read my post on natural consequences? If not, you should! If so, you may be asking yourself “What if my child’s behavior doesn’t have a natural consequence?” What you need then, my friend, is logical consequences. Logical consequences require a little more work on your part but are still infinitely easier than sticker … Read more
Often I see parents bending over backwards to develop elaborate reward and punishment schemes that are too complex for realistic follow-through. I’m guilty of it too, particularly when I was a young parent and just learning about behavioral techniques in graduate school. What if I told you there is something so much easier and just … Read more