Redirect

Using redirect for carelessness Recognize the behavior: Drops your phone. Identify what you want to see: Carefully holding your phone. Use the Skill: Redirect your child’s attention back to the phone by describing what you see or wondering what they will do next. Purpose: Carelessness usually happens when your child gets distracted. Redirecting helps them […]

Adjust the Environment

Using adjust the environment for carelessness Recognize the behavior: Drops your phone. Identify what you want to see: Carefully holding your phone. Use the Skill: Adjust the phone or how your child holds it. Try a drop-proof phone case. Or, attach a wrist band to your phone for your child to wear. Purpose: Adjusting the […]

Transitions

Using transitions for carelessness Recognize the behavior: Drops your phone. Identify what you want to see: Carefully holding your phone. Use the Skill: Transitions might not be very helpful with this concern. Try other skills like descriptions or when-then statements. Purpose: Transitions help children move from one activity to the next. If your child is […]

Enjoy

Using enjoy for carelessness Recognize the behavior: Drops your phone. Identify what you want to see: Carefully holding your phone. Use the Skill: If your child keeps your phone safe, show enjoyment when you praise. Purpose: Most things are better when they are fun! Enjoyment makes your child feel good about themself and the situation. […]

Describe

Using descriptions for Carelessness Recognize the behavior: Drops your phone. Identify what you want to see: Carefully holding your phone. Use the Skill: Describe your child’s positive behaviors. For example, “You’ve got the phone with both hands.” “You’re holding it tightly.” Purpose: Descriptions help a child focus on the current activity and can help them […]

Imitate

Using imitation for carelessness Recognize the behavior: Drops your phone. Identify what you want to see: Carefully holding your phone. Use the Skill: Imagine you are taking turns with the phone or you have another device. You might say “I’m holding my phone carefully just like you.” Purpose: Imitation shows you notice your child’s good […]

Reflect

Using reflections for carelessness Recognize the behavior: Drops your phone. Identify what you want to see: Carefully holding your phone. Use the Skill: Imagine your child is being careful. Reflect when they tell you what they are doing. Purpose: Reflecting lets your child feel heard and know they have your attention. In this situation, imagine […]

Praise

Using praise for carelessness Recognize the behavior: Drops your phone. Identify what you want to see: Carefully holding your phone. Use the Skill: Whenever your child is holding your phone carefully, praise them. For example, “Thank you for holding my phone carefully.” Purpose: It’s hard to praise when your child is in the middle of […]