Comments on: Even love can use some training

By: anymommy

anymommy — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:09:40 +0000

A well timed and well written reminder. Sometimes, I spend the whole day scolding and seeking quiet moments for myself. Thanks!

By: bec 38

bec 38 — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:41:33 +0000

I love that Chickie made this herself, but for those who want to know, there is a Web site for just this (of course). It is myrewardboard.com. I admit I haven’t tried it yet, but thanks to this post I am reminded!

By: PunditMom

PunditMom — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:37:10 +0000

The checking off the boxed never worked for PunditGirl. I am thinking that for her the only thing that works is getting older. :(

By: LiteralDan

LiteralDan — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:54:35 +0000

I WILL answer that, because it is absolutely not too much to ask. I don’t see why they don’t understand that.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:59:01 +0000

That’s pretty sweet that one of the rewards is for her to make cookies. Sounds like a total win-win to me because then maybe she’ll give you some cookies? As a minus though, kitchen clean up.

By: mama speak

mama speak — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:47:25 +0000

I have 5 and 2 YO girls. We started the “marble econonmy” a few weeks ago. I was going to pull marbles for negative behavior, but my 2YO would be in debt until her 20s already. I decided, at least for now, let’s just stick w/the positive and continue w/time outs for the negative. Luckily, our ambitions are more toward getting to have nails painted at a salon (like mommy), or trips to Cold Stone’s.

My girls love it. I’m suddenly not having to remind 20x (or yell) to pick up their toys. Beds are made in the morning, dishes are cleared from the table and no one gives me lip if I ask them to do something. It’s working so well that a couple other neighbors are going to try it too.

Keeping my fingers crossed that it will continue to work.

By: Flea

Flea — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:57:32 +0000

Awwww. I love the way it changed YOU. I need that kind of behavioral change. Especially lately. Happy Love Thursday, Mir. (It really is still Thursday here, for a few more minutes)

By: Chookooloonks

Chookooloonks — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:49:32 +0000

Mmmm….rum.

By: Maki

Maki — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:00:46 +0000

Awww, we have it at home for my girls… Their eyes gets so big and face lit up everytime they earn their sticker for good behaviors. Very cute chart!!!

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:11:30 +0000

I emailed this post to my daughter in law–she and my son have a 12 year old who is having behaviour problems. I hope this is something that will work for them. Thanks for the idea.