An effective strategy for rewarding a child for good behavior is to use the element of surprise. Do not let the child know what the reward is. Keep a concealed container full of small items, or a sealed lunch bag the child can select from. The prize may be two Freetos and a gumdrop, but I guarantee you, the child will be delighted! For an online course on behavior management, click here.

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