Isn’t it the dream when your kids pick up after themselves? Recently, I have incorporated ‘toy pick up’ as a part of our bedtime routine because mama doesn’t have time for that after an already exhausting day. Plus, I didn’t make that mess so why would I clean it up?! I think it is important …
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After my bribery vs. reinforcement series, I had a lot of conversations and comments on the delivery of a reinforcer. I had parents suggesting that they sometimes feel frustrated when their kids only complete a task when they ‘get’ something for it. This seems unreasonable and frankly, not preparing them for the real world! Okay, …
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I have a HUGE sweet tooth and naturally, my 4.5-year- old daughter is following in my footsteps. She found my hidden junk food stash (looks like I need to find a new spot after bed time!) and so I let her have a few jelly beans. A few minutes passed and she asked for a …
