Follow these 7 tips and it'll be much easier to make behavior charts work for you and your kids.
Behavior charts are a mystery to many people. But they can also be very effective when used properly. These 7 keys will help you make the behavior charts work so that your children can be happier and better behaved.
Key #1: Use a single measurable goal.
If the behaviors you want your child to start doing aren’t measurable, then how will you (or your child) know when the behavior has changed?
Go for measurable goals you can see with your eyes like: Make your bed every morning. Do your homework before watching TV. Take out the garbage.
Key #2: Express the desired outcomes in positive language.
Instead of focusing on what you want your child to stop doing, focus on what you want them to start doing.
Say, “Put your dishes in the sink,” instead of “Stop leaving dishes around the house.” This small distinction will make a big difference.
Key #3: Start with small expectations…
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