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Tools to Change Behavior

When child behavior experts speak about changing behavior, often they lapse into a philosophical discussion about modifying behavior. At times these discussions, while valuable, can become generalizations about behavior change, rather than discussing the specifics about individualized tools to change behavior.

Many parents that I speak with "get" why behavior modification is important, they understand many of the principles involved, they recognize that there are healthy as well as unhealthy ways to go about it, and they can see how positive behavior change can benefit their children and themselves.

Sometimes when parents are searching for a solution for their child's bad or inappropriate behavior they can get so caught up in the various arguments and counterarguments about parenting methods, techniques and tips that you can almost hear them crying out:

"I just want to know what tools are out there to help me change my child's behavior?"

Effective tools to help change behavior

Any information and knowledge that can make you a better parent is fantastic, but sometimes parents have heard enough and just want a tangible product or tools for behavior change, that they can start using right away.

The tools and strategies for behavior change that I have used successfully with my children include reward charts, behavior contracts, token economy, sticker charts, lucky dip rewards, and "I Did It!" certificates. While I sell some of these fantastic ready-to-go products on this website, with a bit of creativity, materials and effort you can make your own easily enough. Or you can get some of our great free reward charts here.

You can check out the articles below for further ideas on tools to change behavior.

Tools to Change Behavior

By Blaine

Discussions about child behavior, while valuable, can become generalizations about behavior change, rather than discussing the specifics about individualized tools to change behavior. It begs the question “what behavior change tools are out there?”

Filed Under: Tools to Change Behavior Tagged With: behavior modification, behavior modification tools, rewards chart, token system

Token Economy System For Kids

By Blaine

Fundamentally a Token Economy is a form of behavior modification whereby tokens are rewarded for appropriate behavior and the tokens may be cashed in for valued rewards. It can be a great way to improve behavior… positively!

Filed Under: Token Economy Tagged With: behavior modification, behavior modification tools, token economy system, token system

Reward Charts for Children

By Blaine

Fundamentally reward charts for children are a tool for behavior management or behavior modification whereby a child is awarded stickers or other rewards for behaving well. Why are our reward charts unique and so powerfully effective?

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

The Effectiveness of a Behavior Contract

By Blaine

A behavior contract can play a very effective role in any reward plan (along with reward charts and a token economy). They can be be a useful behavior modification tool when other methods aren’t working so well, and can give your child a sense of being involved in a serious, grown-up process.

Filed Under: Behavior Contract Tagged With: behavior contracts, behavior modification tools

Chore Charts For Kids

By Blaine

Using chore charts not only allows for our kids to learn the responsibilities involved in running a household, it allows them to contribute to their fair share of the household chores and teaches them the importance of managing their own responsibilities

Filed Under: Chore Charts Tagged With: childrens chore charts, chore chart, chore charts for children, chores charts

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

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

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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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