Help Your Child Behave

Ignoring negative behaviors can be tricky. Expect the following sequence of events:

1. Behavior worsens. Don’t worry; this is normal.

2. Behavior becomes unbearable. Once your child realizes that she no longer receives negative attention for her negative behavior, she will “up the ante.” Don’t give up at this point. If you do, the unbearable behavior will more than likely continue.

3. Negative behavior decreases.

Do you have thoughts, questions, advice on this topic? Post your stories and comments in the forum for other parents to respond to. Enter the forum now.

On This Topic

• Introduction • Effective Praise • Ignoring Bad Behavior • Effective Commands • Jackie's Story • Time with Your Children • Focus on What's Right