Praise and rewards can be an effective way to change kids' behavior for the better. Here's how to use them. Reviewed by Nicole Amoyal Pensak, PhD When your child misbehaves, rewards might be the last ...

When your child misbehaves, rewards might be the last thing on your mind. But positive reinforcement can be one of the most effective behavior modification techniques parents can use. Positive ...

Operationally define challenging behaviors. Challenging behaviors should be defined in terms that are specific, observable, and measureable (i.e., one can see and count the behaviors). Be specific ...

One of the main influences on our behavior is the consequences of our actions, especially those that come shortly after we perform that action. For example, when a behavior is followed by positive and ...