Using praise for
Recognize the behavior:
Constantly looking at other things when you are trying to read a story.
Identify what you want to see:
Focusing on the book.
Use the Skill:
Give your child a fun job that keeps their attention, then praise each time they do the job. For example, “Great job turning the pages!”
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Purpose:
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It’s hard to praise when your child is in the middle of a negative behavior. Instead, make sure to praise the specific behavior you want whenever you notice it. Praise what you want your child TO DO rather than what you want them to stop doing.
Remember that praise is most helpful when you also use the other PC-CARE skills.
