Recognize the behavior:
Refuses to leave a friend’s house when it’s time to go home.
Identify what you want to see:
Saying goodbye and leaving the house
Use the Skill:
It’s sad to leave a friend’s house. Point out how much fun you had and how excited you are to go again. For example, “That was so fun! I can’t wait to do this again in 2 weeks.”
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Purpose:
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Most things are better when they are fun! Making a hard task enjoyable makes it easier for your child to do it.
Remember that enjoyment is most helpful when you also use the other PC-CARE skills.