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10. POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
In the case of positive, expected behaviour in a conflict situation, let the child know that it is right. Confirm it with something positive or desirable for your child:
∗ preferred activities
∗ free time
∗ time spending with a parent
∗ verbal praise/recognition
∗ food-relatedactivities(makingdeliciousfoodwithsomething) ∗ if possible, the desired things/toys
∗ privileges (activity manager, trip choice)
∗ stickers, signs on the table/board/refrigerator
11. MAKING UP
Make up after a disagreement or the child’s tantrum. Since the challenging behaviour has ended, it is wise to show the child that in a calm state the relationship is in order. The child is still important and loved despite the previous behaviour.
12. AVOID AUDIENCE
A challenging behaviour will often stop if the audience is removed: if the adult removes themselves, or the child is removed from the public space. If an adult removes themselves, staying in the child’s field of view, has to ignore the child until he calms down. It’s also necessary to remove siblings or classmates.
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