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Parenting: The Job of a Lifetime!

One of the most accurate things that I've ever heard anyone say about parenting is that it is "one huge, incredible roller-coaster!" It really is such an up and down, day-to-day existence that is influenced by everything from TV and popular culture, through to peers and friends, through to financial, health and economic situations. Lets not make any bones about it, parenting is difficult....and incredible.

How can parenting be so wonderful, fantastic, uplifting, rewarding, fun, awe-inspiring, exhilarating....and at the same time so depressing, challenging, crushing, heart-wrenching, overwhelming and difficult?

It's a big and extremely important job, and one where we need all the help we can get. Whether that help comes from family and friends, child health professionals, books or even websites such as Rewardingkids.com, it all counts, right? If we can get it right (or mostly right), I believe we give our children every opportunity to become well-adjusted, valuable members of society.

I've told plenty of people before that parenting is the one of the most important responsibilities one can have, and have more than once been told to not be so "over-dramatic". But think about it, our children grow up to become leaders, workers, teachers, innovators, healers, scientists, parents...and custodians of our planet and our future. And after them, their children. It sounds dramatic but it is how it is. Thinking along these lines can really bring home the importance of good and positive parenting.

Being a better parent starts with the desire to be a better parent. Then follows structure and strategy. I hope you find something of value throughout this website. Good luck.

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

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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

Timeout For Children

By Blaine

It seems that the use of timeout for disciplining children has become an “in vogue” parenting method, particularly over the last five to ten years. Actually I believe that the timeout method has been with us for much, much longer.

Filed Under: Behavior Modification Techniques Tagged With: parenting discipline, positive discipline, timeout

Observational Learning

By Blaine

Observational Learning takes place automatically. Good or bad, children will learn from the example they witness, particularly from those closest to them. As a parent, your behavior will be the most influential example your child has, particularly while they are younger. Make it a good, strong and positive example.

Filed Under: Behavior Modification Techniques Tagged With: effective parenting, modeling, social learning

Effective Positive Reinforcement

By Blaine

The strategy of positive reinforcement is simply to utilize the associations children learn between behaviors and consequences to shape behavior. We provide our children with pleasant consequences for engaging in desired behavior.

Filed Under: Behavior Modification Techniques Tagged With: behavior modification, effective parenting, positive discipline

Rewarding Children Vs Bribing Children

By Blaine

It’s useful to think of bribing children as essentially rewarding them for something BEFORE they have delivered. While rewarding children should be based on your child being rewarded AFTER they have met their obligations.

Filed Under: Behavior Modification Techniques Tagged With: bribing children, positive parenting tips, rewarding children

Behavior Modification Techniques

By Blaine

Behavior modification is an easy concept to grasp, but it tends to be much more difficult to actually put the techniques into practice. Examples of behavior modification techniques include timeout, positive reinforcement, modeling, positive discipline and loss of privileges.

Filed Under: Behavior Modification Techniques Tagged With: behavior change, behavior modification, behavior modification tools

Praising Children Positively

By Blaine

Praising children is a very powerful way to validate their efforts and successes. However not all praise is created equal. Often parents can “over” praise, or use praise ineffectively, which in turn can diminish it’s power. Here you will find some useful tips on praising children appropriately and positively.

Filed Under: Positive Parenting Tagged With: positive parenting tips

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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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