To Follow Through or Not to Follow Through?
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To Follow Through or Not to Follow Through?

Follow-through is a crucial aspect of parenting. It means that when you set a contingency, you will stick to it no matter what. Follow-through plays a vital role in building trust and respect in our relationships with our children. However, following through can be challenging because it can produce unwanted feelings in both the parent and the child. If you want to learn how to overcome the barriers that make following through difficult, read on.

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SMART Goals or SMARTS Goals: Common Approach to Goal Setting

SMART Goals or SMARTS Goals: Common Approach to Goal Setting

The SMART acronym is now the most popular format for setting goals to change behavior. However, a SMART goal is an antecedent behavior, meaning you intervene before the behavior occurs. The question is whether SMART should be expanded to SMARTS, with the additional "S" representing support. Without the support of positive reinforcement, it is easy to fall back into old habits.

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Parents' Behaviors Have Functions Too

Parents' Behaviors Have Functions Too

As a parent, it's important to recognize that your behavior shapes your child's environment. If you want to change your child's behavior, you must modify your own. But wait! It doesn’t just work for parenting. Understanding your actions benefits all aspects of your life. Read more to identify the functions of your behavior and apply them practically to your own life.

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