Using consistent consequences for
Recognize what you want to see:
Calmly telling parents when they need help.
Use the skill:
Possible praise: “Thank you for asking calmly.”
Possible negative consequence: spending 2-3 minutes alone, losing some screen or play time.
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Purpose:
Some children don't know how to say what they need or how to calm down. In these cases, negative consequences don't help. Focus more on redoing, adjusting the environment, modeling, and teaching the skills.
