Continuing with part two of week two. When you make a descriptive comment about your child’s behavior you’re not necessarily verbally praising but simply letting your kids know that you are paying attention to what they are doing. Once you get the hang of giving attention, then add praise to your descriptive remarks. So in the previous example from part one, “you straightened your room all by yourself,” you would simple add a comment that praised the act. Adding a praise as simple as, “thank you so much”, is enough to do the trick. Here are a few more tips … Continue reading →