Behaviour Extinction a Parenting Strategy
Extinction (getting rid of the behaviours you don’t want, and increasing behaviours you do want) can be a great parenting strategy to use to change your child’s behaviour. Part 1: Positive Reinforcement Reward the behaviours you want to see** Praise and acknowledge all positive behaviour. Be specific. Tell exactly why…
Empathy in Kids
Developing Empathy in Kids! Learning Empathy is as much a part of your child’s development as learning the alphabet, numbers or colours, and equally as important. Development of empathy in children varies according to individual personalities, temperaments and rate of development. The following is meant as a guideline only. Age 4-5 years –…
Using Consequences
Using Consequences Consequences are the results of behaviour. Consequences can be positive (rewarding, usually the result of positive behaviour) or negative (disappointing, usually the result of negative behaviour. There are two types of consequences: Natural Consequences: Natural consequences can be imposed or happen naturally without intervention. Safety must always be the first concern of any…
Managing behaviour in public
Ideas for Managing Behaviour While Playing in the Community Time out – immediate consequence for behaviour such as non-compliance to rules, escalating crisis behaviour, and escalating hyperactivity. Does not need to be framed as a “TIME OUT”. Can be framed as “come sit with me on the bench”. 3 strike…
Collaborative Problem Solving
Is your child or teen explosive? Inflexible? Have difficulty with day-to-day tasks? Collaborative problem solving may be the answer to your struggles.