Praise a Child Right, and You'll Get Results
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Parenting
At last - it appears we have some "true", excellent parenting advice - specific praise for the specific action together with a touch or hug as well as an immediate verbal (in normal tones) response by the parent to the child's inapproriate action - then a short "time out" that is ADHERED to by BOTH the parent and the child - will wonders never cease - this truly, truly works!!! One other thing I would add - always - ALWAYS - be on EYE LEVEL with your child in any conversation - particularly those that apply to any of their concerns or your praise or your re-inforcing their behavior.
Praise!
I'm excited to get this book/DVD for my daughter. She has a 3 year old who is a gem of a child. But Kylie is a lot like her Mom ... is "handful" a positive enough slant on her behavior? My daughter could use the support this book will offer her.
One thing I'd like to share with you and Dr. Kazdin (and I will email him too) is to praise in public ... out loud ... especially if you can do it so they don't think you know they are standing nearby ... almost like you're telling a great wonderful secret! Imagine the pride that child will feel!!!
I do this on purpose for my friends and family ... and especially for my boyfriend. I much prefer it over telling a story at the other persons expense ... even if its for a laugh!
Bad mouthing someone, at any age, is more damaging than people think.
