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How much emphasis should I put on grades?

How much emphasis should I put on grades? March 20, 2017

Grades are not a perfect measure of intelligence or effort.
A reward system with frequent, positive reinforcement is more effective than a cash reward at the end of the term.
Keep your child’s learning style, special needs, and schedule in mind when you decide how to handle poor grades.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, School | Tagged grades, motivation, school

Spanking doesn’t work; here’s what does

Spanking doesn’t work; here’s what does December 22, 2014

Article at a Glance

Learning more effective and less risky forms of discipline ahead of time can help you avoid spanking.
Clearly establishing reasonable expectations and making it fun to be good can help prevent bad behavior.
Discipline works best when everybody is calm and thinking clearly: taking some time to calm down can help everybody clear their head.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged discipline, early childhood, motivation, parenting, rewards, spanking, tantrums, toddlers

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