The most effective tool parents have for shaping behavior


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It seems to defy common sense, but the evidence is in: If you want to change a child’s behavior, telling them what they’re doing wrong is NOT the most effective way to do it — especially if you’re raising your voice. Giving them positive attention when they’re doing the right thing is more effective. Ignoring the behavior you want to discourage (unless it’s dangerous!) will make it disappear faster than correcting or scolding. But how do you do it?

This week on childmind.org ([link removed]) we explore why positive attention is the most powerful tool parents have for shaping behavior, and how to use it to best effect.

Caroline Miller, Editorial Director | Send a message to the Editor (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Email%20from%20Newsletter%20Reader%20to%20Editor)

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The Power of Positive Attention

How to use it (instead of negative attention) to change behavior.

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