Chapter 12 - Using Rules

Introduction

Chapter 12 focuses on how to use rules to help your child learn when to do, or when not to do, something. Rules also help your child to manage his/her own behavior. In this chapter you will learn some general rules to help manage your child's behavior. You will learn how to use a minimal number of clearly stated rules with clear consequences to help your child learn when to do something and when not to do something.

Chapter 12 discusses the following topics:

• What is a rule?
• Responses to cooperating and not cooperating.
• Grandma's rule.
• Planning two rules for your child
  • How to make rules.
  • Using rules.
• Making Rules for Your Child Worksheets.
• Checklist for good behavior.