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fromThe Gottman Institute
21 hours ago

The Dog Biscuit Theory of Marriage

When it comes to the dog, I take this as a teaching moment. I gently ask Quill to release the shirt. When she does, I praise her. I do not punish her or criticize her for her shirt thieving behavior. Instead, I reward her for what she is doing right. I am kind and patient, and she is curious and happy to learn. And it works. This little dog quickly learns what is expected of her and she begins to do the right thing.
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

As a middle school teacher, I often called parents to share good things about their kids. It built trust with families.

When I was a middle school teacher, I thought the school principal was being unrealistic when he strongly encouraged all of his teachers to spend the month of September and the first weeks of October making short phone calls to their students' homes. "Catch your students doing something good, I don't care what it is, and call their parents and guardians to tell them about it," he said. And no, shooting off a quick email does not count, he also said.
Education
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fromTODAY.com
3 months ago
Parenting

Doing This 1 Thing Can Build Kids' Confidence and Self-Worth, According to a Child Psychiatrist

Talking positively about your child behind their back can affirm their self-worth and confidence.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Parenting

Let Your Misbehaving Child Help Choose the Consequence

Punishment stops misbehavior temporarily but fails to teach self-regulation.
Child-chosen consequences encourage reflection and understanding.
Ignoring misbehavior can be more effective than punishing.
Catching children doing good reinforces positive behavior.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Doing This 1 Thing Can Build Kids' Confidence and Self-Worth, According to a Child Psychiatrist

Talking positively about your child behind their back can affirm their self-worth and confidence.
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Parenting
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Siblings Who Get Along Have This 1 Thing in Common, According to an Expert

Parents play a crucial role in shaping siblings' relationships through intentional guidance and reinforcement of positive behavior.
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Film
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Marsh Monday: Live Music + PBS Film 'Underdogs' (SF)

Frustrated with my storytelling, I turned to a documentary about prisoners and dogs that inspired significant legislative change.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What to Say (and Not Say) About Your Child's Body

Focusing on what bodies can do helps children develop a positive, functional relationship with their bodies.
Mental health
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Mass. Emmy-winner Josh Gondelman talks 'Seinfeld,' his Dunkin' sneaker collection, and elder millennial life

Josh Gondelman's comedy special 'Positive Reinforcement' explores aging millennials and nostalgia, set for release on June 27.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Contingency Management: What It Is and Why It Works

Contingency management (CM) is a therapeutic model that uses positive reinforcement, such as small financial incentives, vouchers, or rewards, to encourage and sustain desired behaviors.
Online Community Development
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