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August 17, 2006

Mom and BabyI'm a preschool teacher and mom to a 3 year old. One of the behavior techniques I use in my classroom is phrasing things in a positive way. For example, instead of saying, "no running!" to a young child, I say, "walking feet". This lets children know very simply and clearly what kind of behavior you want from them.

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Some other examples are, "shh... inside voice, please", "feet down" (for those little furniture climbers!), "hands to yourself", etc. I even find myself using these phrases with my own son, probably because they're automatic to me after so many years of using them at work! But they really are a good, effective way to promote the positive behavior you'd like to see.

By Lisa from Kenosha, WI

 
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January 23, 2012

If you have more than one child, you know how frustrating it is to have the kids squabbling over whose turn it is to do whatever. If you are lucky enough to have them born on odd and even dates (mine were 28th and 27th), and only TWO kids, you can use this

 
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September 21, 2007

The best back to school tip from a mom of three is to try to make your family life fun by telling jokes at dinner, and making learning fun by rewarding with tickling awards!

 
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