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How to Make Reward Systems Work, for your Child and You- Part 3

In the previous two articles we looked at some of the reasons why parents use reward systems and why they sometimes fail despite our best intentions. We also introduced the first six steps in making reward systems work. The final four steps…
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How to Make Reward Systems Work, for your Child and You- Part 2

In the previous article we looked at some of the reasons why parents use reward systems and why they sometimes fail despite our best intentions. We also introduced the first step in making reward systems work. Following are the next 5 steps…
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How to Make Reward Systems Work, for your Child and You- Part 1

Nearly every parent has heard of reward systems and how they can be used to change or “correct” a child’s undesirable behavior. Most parents who have tried to implement these systems have also experienced a lack of success through using…
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13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do by Amy Morin

This book is an excellent resource for adults interested in helping the kids in their lives cultivate resiliency and feel empowered. It is full of great advice for caregivers, or any adult who works with children (coaches, teachers, grandparents).…