Recognize what you want to see:
Actively playing together
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Use the skill:
Praise positive behaviors throughout play. For example, “You’re so creative!” “I love how gently you’re playing.”
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Purpose:
Negative consequences will definitely make playtime less fun. So, they should only be used for behaviors that are dangerous.