Make sure that the expectation you have for your child is appropriate for their age. Young children can not be expected to sit and be quiet for long periods of time.

1)Children need to know what the expectation is and what the consequence will be if they do not obey. Rewarding expected behavior is not advised. Expect your child to behave. With this in mind, it is okay to occasionally say "Wow, what a great day we had! Lets go for ice cream!" or some other reward the whole family can enjoy. Consequences need to be consistent. A think chair or spot can be designated and used for all purposes. Do not over use this tool. When you do use it the time is short but the parent decides when the child is done.

2) Idle threats never work. Do not tell your child that they will not be able to go to someone's birthday party if you are not going to follow through. Children are smart and will quickly realize they can manipulate you into giving them what they want. If you say something for discipline you must mean it and follow through each time.

The time for teaching positive behavior is not when your child is misbehaving. Practice appropriate and expected behaviors at home.

*This can be done at the dinner table (practice how you expect your child to behave in a restaurant). At some point go to a restaurant so your children can show you what they have learned.

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