USE YOUR ATTENTION TO MANAGE YOUR CHILD'S BEHAVIOR- a nice tip from The Child Mind Institute
Kids will naturally crave attention while stuck at home all day. Parents can give attention thoughtfully to encourage good behavior:
- Give generous praise for being flexible.
- “Actively ignore" (don't acknowledge) minor problem behavior.
- Use time together as a motivator: “We can play a game if you do your schoolwork while I take this call.”
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT REMINDER OF WHAT CAN WORK EVEN IN NON-COVID-19 CIRCUMSTANCES!
Dr. T