I’ve been reading about positive reinforcement and I’m interested in using it to help my kids be more responsible with their chores and homework. However, I’m a bit uncertain about the best way to put it into practice.
What strategies have you found effective? Do you use reward systems, verbal praise, or something different? I’m really interested in understanding what truly encourages kids to take ownership of their responsibilities without making it all about the rewards.
If you have any practical examples, that would be great!
A sticker chart can work to start, but over time, it’s great to see kids just taking initiative. A simple thank you when they handle their tasks goes a long way. It’s less about rewards and more about appreciation.
My kid started putting dishes away after dinner without me asking once I made it into a race against the dishwasher cycle. We time how fast he can clear the table before the wash starts. Now he just does it naturally most nights. Sometimes I’ll mention how much easier it makes my evening when he helps out, but I try not to make a big deal about it or he gets weird about it.