Aug
27
Ask PSL: How Keeping Your Child’s Eyes on the Prize Translates into Better Behavior
Posted By: Tina Wakefield
Category: Ask PSL, Motivation, Teens
Comments: 16
When it comes to teaching your child skills, remember to keep their eyes on the prize. This means reminding your child of what they enjoy doing and what privileges they’ll earn once their responsibilities have been met. Another part of this technique is looking for ways your child is improving or making an effort and commenting on that. When you can specifically state, “I saw you do this,” or “I heard you talking to your sister nicely…good job,” it shows you’re paying attention.
