Recognize what you want to see:
Staying calm and feeling confident as a parent.
Use the skill:
Make sure to praise whenever your child follows directions. For example, “Thank you for listening.”
Use your removal of privilege script with logical and appropriate consequences.
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Purpose:
The removal of privilege script lowers your stress in the moment because you know exactly what to say and do. Staying consistent will help your child learn how to listen. Remember that all children have times when they don't listen. With the script, you will feel confident in how to respond when this inevitably happens.