How to Create Intrinsic Motivation May 2016 How are you going to get them to do it in a way that builds positive self-concept? Are you going to drag him kicking and screaming into the shower? Empty her room of all of her belongings because she wouldn’t clean it?...
Rewards! Or, Why Anyone Does Anything May 2016 When I was a kid, I loved going to the dentist because we always got to go to Baskin & Robbins for ice cream afterwards. My parents were smart. They knew intuitively that if they paired something we didn’t like very...
Punishment is Not a Dirty Word April 2016 Have you ever heard anyone say that rewards and punishments don’t work? Well, those people are just plain wrong, although I acknowledge that some of these people are considered experts in parenting. The fact is that the field...
I’m bored March 2016 March is finally here, and believe it or not, summer is just around the corner. With summer camp listings already out, it’s not too early to be thinking of your summer plans. If you are like some parents, when you consider the long summer months...
The Importance of Expectations February 2016 It is important to remember that many children will not inherently want to do these things just because we think they are a good idea in the long run. Children are not thinking “in the long run”. They are not capable of...
Chores and Favors: Important Building Blocks January 2016 We all want our children to learn how to take care of themselves, feel the value in a job done well, and voluntarily do things for others. These are critical skills for raising a family, being part of a...
