There are many ways to make parenting easier, and one of them is through behaviour modification. This is a technique that helps to change our children’s habits and behaviours by reinforcing good ones and discouraging negative ones.
Try not to have too long a list. Focus on two or three behaviours to tackle so you can keep track of them and your kids’ progress. The last way to go about behaviour modification works particularly well with positive reinforcement; ignore your children. Attention is like fuel for the fire. So if they’re bugging you or crying in order to get what they want… you have to ignore it.
But punishing your kids can only get you so far – so try using positive reinforcement as well. When your kid shares with their sibling, plays with them, or they both get along, reward them by praising them. If you are withholding their toys, now’s a good time to give them back!You know this tactic: If your little ones want something and they don’t get it, they’ll throw a full-blown tantrum. Sometimes tantrums happen because a child is just emotionally overwhelmed.
Instead, show them you are indifferent to their cries. Over time they will realise their efforts are getting nowhere and stop.Homework is an important part of a child’s learning as it makes sure they understand the concepts taught in class. So if your kids aren’t doing their homework, they may find it hard to keep up in school. But, understandably, the last thing children want to do when they get back from school is more work. They probably want to relax, watch a video, or take a nap.
Another option is to ignore them. If they are rude to you, stop talking to them immediately. If they keep trying to get your attention, tell them clearly that you do not appreciate being talked to in such a manner and that you’ll continue the conversation only when they speak politely to you.Behaviour modification can also be helpful when you want your kids to start new good habits, such as reading.