Rewards & Consequences
A parent’s guide to discipline without yelling, including consequences and rewards that motivate children with ADHD to control their behavior at home and at school.
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Rewards & Consequences
Q: “What Rewards Will Motivate Good Behavior from My Child?”
For many children with ADHD, rewards for good behavior are only motivating if they are new,...
Behavior & Discipline
Why “Because I Said So!” Just Isn’t Working
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Learn the Right Reasons for Your Child’s “Wrong” Behavior
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Behavioral Therapy
"None of Us Were Trained How to Be Good Parents"
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Behavioral Therapy
How Does Behavior Therapy Work?
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The Truth About Your Child’s Lying
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder
"Why is My Child So Angry and Aggressive?"
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Treating ADHD with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Easily Distracted? How to Tune Out Distractions & Focus on School
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder
ODD vs. ADHD: The Facts About Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Attention Deficit
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[Self-Test] Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in Children
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Is Your Kid Addicted to Video Games?
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How Can We Wean Our Child Off Video Games?
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