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• Be consistent. Everyone likes to test the rules, so it's important to remain consistent with rules and routines. Just as kids may forget the rules from time to time, sometimes parents need a little reminder, too. Write down your house rules and post them in a central location for the whole family to reference.
  
  
• Stop the bribery. It's tempting to bribe kids as a way to stop misbehaving. Giving a toddler a piece of candy as incentive to stop crying in the car or telling a teen he can stay up later if he stops teasing his sister is not the way to go. Sure, it provides an immediate fix, but you're rewarding and reinforcing bad behavior.
  
  
• Praise good behavior. Remember to thank and/or praise your child when she follows the rules. You don't have to overdo it. A simple thank-you paired with a hug can work wonders.
  
  
• Let him face the consequences. When you let your child see the consequences of his actions, he'll begin to think more about his choices. If your child purposely throws a toy and breaks it, don't replace it. By resisting the urge to lecture or rescue him, you're teaching your child that actions have outcomes—both good and bad.
  
  
• Give your child choices. Let your child make a choice rather than telling her what to do. Instead of saying, "It's time to brush your teeth now," ask, "What would you like to do first: Get dressed or brush your teeth?" You are still setting limits but giving her some independence as well.
  
  
• Start playing the "good behavior" game. Children like to have fun. Instead of asking your kids to pick up their toys, make it a race and see how many toys they can put away in less than a minute.
  
  

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