Motivation wins when time with parents is your kid's reward. It's been said, 'If a child isn't motivated the reward isn't right.' Find out how this Dad motivates his kids right with his time.
"If you do this, I'll take you camping at the end of the month // take you to the playground // we'll build that tree house // etc." In exchange for taking action - or continuing taking action - I offer in exchange something that I know will make them happy... It works. - from E.G.S.
We already know young children love their parents' time and attention. Research tells us even teens prefer spending time with parents. So let's look at a few rules to keep in mind when we promise kids special time with us.
Like E.G. Above We Can Best Reward Our Kids with "Special Time" If We Remember These 5 Parenting Tips:
1. Remember that the activity we promise is something we are willing to do.
2. Remember that our kid's activity with us is something our child really likes.
3. Remember not to make our kids wait too long for the reward with us. For instance, "If you get straight A's, I'll take you to Disneyland this summer." They can't wait that long and stay motivated.
4. Remember that the reward shouldn't be too large or cost too much money. We don't want our kids to expect material things every time they do something worthwhile.
5. Remember to break kids' tasks into small bites as they move toward their goal.
Here Are 5 Parenting Tips for Small Rewards for Accomplishing Small Tasks:
1. Play your child's favorite card game.
2. Tickle each other's feet at the same time to see who can last the longest without moving feet.
3. Make up a funny poem about your child.
4. Tell your child 10 things you love about him.
5. Paint pictures together.
Have your child pick the reward she wants. It's the one, as E.G. says, that will make her happy. One more thing, your child will have fun and you'll be building character too.
What Do You Think about E.G.'s Idea of "Special Time with You" Becoming the Motivating Reward for Your Child? Why?
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With warm wishes,
Jean
Jean Tracy, MSS
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