What is an example of Bonding?
Hugging, reading a story together, Eye contact, eating dinner together and talking, holding hands when you go for a walk, butterfly kisses, ETC.
What is a First... Then... statement?
First you need to put on your shoes, then we can go outside and ride bikes.
Give an example of Choices.
Choosing to eat is choosing to sit.
You can play with the doll house or the kitchen. Which do you choose?
Give an example of Labeled Praise?
Wow! You kept your marker on the paper.
______ is a technique that involves changing the focus of a child's attention from an undesirable behavior to a more positive one.
Redirection
Give an example for each: "Do this.... Vs. DONT.... ".
Do this: You can jump on the Floor.
Don't: DON'T jump on the Couch!
Empathy is the ability to sense other people's emotions, coupled with the ability to imagine what someone else might be thinking or feeling.
It is frustrating when friends don't share their toys. I'm sorry.
What is the Difference between a Tantrum and a Meltdown?
Tantrum- are typically goal-oriented, a way to express frustration or attempt to get a desired outcome.
Meltdown- are a loss of control due to overwhelming sensory input or emotional distress
Give an example of Setting a Limit.
You are standing on the table. Feet need to be on the floor. Can I help you put your feet on the floor?
1. Describe what you see or hear.
2. Set a limit.
3. Offer another option.
The best way to help build a child's self esteem is to .
Highlight a child's strengths with compliments and encouragement.