Would love any ideas on using positive discipline?
Striking a nice balance between enforcing positive reinforcement and negative consequences might be your best bet for changing uwanted behaviors while also having him learn new positive ones. Often times when kids have tantrums it’s because they lack the necessary coping skills to deal with such intense emotions, as well as not knowing how to articulate their feelings. One way to encourage good behavior is to use a reward system. It can take up to a few months to make a lasting change if worked on consistently. Being patient and keeping a diary of behavior can be helpful too. First start by choosing just 1 or 2 behaviors you would like him to change (such as boundaries, coping skills (rage issues), hitting, etc.). Choose a reward your child would enjoy. Examples of good rewards are delaying bedtime by half an hour, a preferred snack or, for older children, earning points toward a special toy, a privilege or a fun activity they’ve been wanting to try. There should be less focus on mater
