A calendar is a great way to motivate her child’s good behavior.

Every time your kids do something positive, let them draw a mark on a large calendar. Assign two marks for any good deed done without any parental nagging.

At the bottom of the calendar, make a key with rewards. For example, 50 marks could earn a trip to the park. 75 might mean a movie rental.

At the end of a good week, looks for other ways to motivate your child. You might say, “Since the calendar has so many marks, you may have a friend over on Friday night.” These rewards should be things “your child likes to do that don’t cost money.”

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