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Does Taking Away Earned Rewards Discourage Children?

By Blaine

Recently I received a very insightful email from one of my subscribers in response to an email that I’d sent which mentioned “taking away” rewards from children who contravene the agreements made when establishing behavior contracts. The paraphrased version of the email sent to me by this subscriber, let’s call her Ms X (Hello Ms … Read More

Filed Under: Positive Parenting Tagged With: kids rewards, positive parenting tips, rewards, rewards for kids

An Alternative Approach to Using A Kids Reward Chart

By Blaine

This alternative approach to using a kids reward chart relies not on the principle of earning stickers to achieve a desired reward, but rather on having the end reward in their grasp, and retaining or losing the reward based on how they choose to behave.

Filed Under: Reward Charts Tagged With: kids charts, kids reward charts, kids rewards, token economy system

Having The Right Mindset When Implementing Reward Charts

By Blaine

However, give it the best shot to make your reward chart work…be positive, committed, and let your kids see this. If you can change YOUR mindset (sometimes only slightly) then you might find that reward charts will give you the fantastic result you were wishing for.

Filed Under: Reward Charts Tagged With: behavior modification, behavior modification tools, effective parenting, Positive Parenting, reward chart, reward charts for kids

Kids Rewards: Disguised Materialism?

By Blaine

Many argue that handing out kids rewards for either performing tasks that should otherwise be expected, or to get your kids to do something, is tantamount to bribery or even encourages materialism. Others strongly argue that offering rewards for kids to perform certain chores, to stop certain behaviors, or to encourage new and better behaviors, is an effective parenting tool.

Filed Under: Reward Charts Tagged With: avoiding materialism, bribing children, kids rewards, reward plan, rewards for kids

Reward Charts are not a “Cure All”!

By Blaine

Are reward charts fantastic?…Yes! Are they a cure all for all problem behaviors?…No!

Filed Under: Reward Charts Tagged With: aggressive children, behavior change, reward chart, reward charts for kids, reward plan, rewards chart

Parenting: The Job of a Lifetime!

By Blaine

Parenting is one of the most difficult jobs and also one of the biggest responsibilities one can have. Being the best parent that we can be, starts with the desire to be the best parent possible.

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: positive parenting tips

Positive Parenting

By Blaine

Positive parenting can be described as raising our children in a positive and supportive family environment, full of positive reinforcement, encouragement and yes, positive discipline. It’s about raising self-sufficient, independent and responsible kids.

Filed Under: Positive Parenting Tagged With: effective parenting, positive parenting tips

How to look for the good behavior in our children

By Blaine

Why do most parents notice their child’s bad behavior long before noticing their good behavior? If we can change this up, we can bring about less bad behavior, more good behavior, and a greater level of self esteem in our children.

Filed Under: Positive Parenting Tagged With: bad behavior, good behavior, Positive Parenting, positive parenting tips, self esteem

What Behavior Change can be Targeted with Reward Charts

By Blaine

An important element of successfully using reward charts for children is to have behavior change goals set in place BEFORE the reward chart has started. Find some useful example here.

Filed Under: Reward Charts Tagged With: behavior modification, childrens behavior, kids behavior, reward plan

Why Aren’t My Reward Charts Working?

By Blaine

Using reward charts to encourage behavior change in our children can be highly effective, but what if they stop working? Find out some reasons why and what you can do to get them back on track.

Filed Under: Reward Charts Tagged With: reward charts for kids, reward plan, rewards chart

Using a Behavior Contract to Reduce Arguments

By Blaine

Used correctly a behavior contract acts as a “record” of what both parent and child have agreed to. If your child says “but you said…” pulling out the contract and referring to what actually WAS said can put an end to many arguments.

Filed Under: Behavior Contract Tagged With: behavior contracts

Taming Aggressive Children

By Blaine

The important thing to know is that usually aggressive children can be “cured” of their aggressive behaviors, but like all behavior change strategies it requires planning, guidance, example and patience.

Filed Under: Child Behavior Problems Tagged With: aggressive children, biting, child aggression, hitting

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  • Does Taking Away Earned Rewards Discourage Children?
  • An Alternative Approach to Using A Kids Reward Chart
  • Having The Right Mindset When Implementing Reward Charts
  • Kids Rewards: Disguised Materialism?
  • Reward Charts are not a “Cure All”!
  • Parenting: The Job of a Lifetime!
  • Positive Parenting
  • How to look for the good behavior in our children
  • What Behavior Change can be Targeted with Reward Charts
  • Why Aren’t My Reward Charts Working?

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Disclosure

The reward charts and token economy system that I sell through this website are mine. They are a fantastic resource and are a part of how I make my online living. However, occasionally I come across other peoples products that relate to child behavior and parenting that I find either useful, insightful, or just plain fun! My recommendation for such products should be taken in this spirit, but please be aware that I do earn a small commission on any sales made through the links to these products on my website. As always, thanks for your interest and support. Blaine.
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