Pump Up The Praise
The best way to get repeat behavior is to praise it. But did you know the same works true in the negative? We have a saying around our house, “If you see something good, say something good.” If you see your child honoring his/her sibling, praise him/her! Let the child know they’ve been “caught” doing good. You get more of what you focus on. This is why so many parents stay frustrated when their child exemplifies poor behavior. Most likely, the parent is focusing too much on the negative behavior and is making vain threats or using excessive punishment. None of us like to be constantly reminded of our failures, so be sure to pump up the praise when your children do positive things.
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