Research shows that most effective way to reduce NEGATIVE behavior in children is to give POSITIVE reinforcement to good behavior.
Positive Consequences add to a child's life and motivate through encouragement and hope. They learn to associate good behavior with being happy!
The one page Positive Consequences Quick Guide, will give you examples of common negative consequences parents may not realize they are using, along with scripts to change them into Positive Consequences to help get the good behavior going!
*Pay close attention to how SIMPLE the positive consequences can be.