Q: Can rewarding my child for good behavior be helpful, and how can I implement rewards effectively? A: Absolutely, incorporating rewards into your parenting strategy can be a valuable tool, ...

Throughout my years of seeing clients, I often suggested that parents use a sticker chart in order to motivate a child to change his or her behavior. Many times, parents have responded negatively to ...

As kids grow, they take on new responsibilities both around the home and in their lives. If you’re looking for an easy way to help your child track their duties and work toward goals, try a chore ...

"You can have ice cream if you finish all your homework." "I’ll give you a lollipop if you sit in the dentist chair." "We will stop at McDonald's on the way home if you behave in the car." Do these ...

This post is in response to What’s Wrong With Sticker Charts and Reward Systems? By Eileen Kennedy-Moore Ph.D. Last week, 9-year-old James came into my office beaming. It was the first time I had met ...