Comments on: WFMW: Incentives for little ones? http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/2007/11/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/ The Sweet, The Savory Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:31:26 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Happy face http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/2007/11/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/comment-page-1/#comment-125 Happy face Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:21:00 +0000 http://chocolateandgarlic.wordpress.com/2007/11/07/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/#comment-125 I'm lucky. My kids respond to getting a hug and a kiss if they finish first or do something I want done. I’m lucky. My kids respond to getting a hug and a kiss if they finish first or do something I want done.

]]> By: texastanya http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/2007/11/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/comment-page-1/#comment-124 texastanya Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:08:00 +0000 http://chocolateandgarlic.wordpress.com/2007/11/07/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/#comment-124 If stickers don't work, you could try playtime with a specific toy. If there is one particular toy your child enjoys playing with, maybe you could use it as a reward... "You can have 10 extra minutes playing with the legos/playdoh/puzzles/racetrack. Whatever the toy, make it the reward. If stickers don’t work, you could try playtime with a specific toy. If there is one particular toy your child enjoys playing with, maybe you could use it as a reward… “You can have 10 extra minutes playing with the legos/playdoh/puzzles/racetrack. Whatever the toy, make it the reward.

]]> By: Amy D http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/2007/11/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/comment-page-1/#comment-123 Amy D Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:44:00 +0000 http://chocolateandgarlic.wordpress.com/2007/11/07/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/#comment-123 I completely agree with not wanting to use food as an incentive. I have been known to use just a couple of pieces of a small candy (like jellybeans), but only when I'm desparate. :)Playtime or reading time with me is a good one. Anything you find yourself saying 'no' to often... getting out a certain game or activity (painting maybe?).<br/>We haven't had much luck w/stickers... that's been a disappointment, lol.<br/>Good luck! I completely agree with not wanting to use food as an incentive. I have been known to use just a couple of pieces of a small candy (like jellybeans), but only when I’m desparate. :) Playtime or reading time with me is a good one. Anything you find yourself saying ‘no’ to often… getting out a certain game or activity (painting maybe?).
We haven’t had much luck w/stickers… that’s been a disappointment, lol.
Good luck!

]]> By: Corrie http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/2007/11/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/comment-page-1/#comment-122 Corrie Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:41:00 +0000 http://chocolateandgarlic.wordpress.com/2007/11/07/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/#comment-122 Mom's Money - it's play money that they can earn. They have wallets (envelopes) to keep them in, and then we have an auction with fun stuff from the clearance bins or dollar store. Mom’s Money – it’s play money that they can earn. They have wallets (envelopes) to keep them in, and then we have an auction with fun stuff from the clearance bins or dollar store.

]]> By: MrsNehemiah http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/2007/11/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/comment-page-1/#comment-121 MrsNehemiah Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:06:00 +0000 http://chocolateandgarlic.wordpress.com/2007/11/07/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/#comment-121 how about 10 min of mommy reading to her or playing agame like candyland or yahtzee with her. perhaps she could earn a bicycle ride or nature walk with mommy or a chance to play with your cosmetics or brush your hair. the opportunity to fingerpaint or play with playdo is strictly regulated in the Nehemiah house.<br/> also helping you bake or being allowed to play in soapy water are great fun activities for 3yods<br/><br/>Mrs N how about 10 min of mommy reading to her or playing agame like candyland or yahtzee with her. perhaps she could earn a bicycle ride or nature walk with mommy or a chance to play with your cosmetics or brush your hair. the opportunity to fingerpaint or play with playdo is strictly regulated in the Nehemiah house.
also helping you bake or being allowed to play in soapy water are great fun activities for 3yods

Mrs N

]]> By: Marie http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/2007/11/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/comment-page-1/#comment-120 Marie Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:05:00 +0000 http://chocolateandgarlic.wordpress.com/2007/11/07/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/#comment-120 I use things that they've already got or are already doing. My son wants to watch a video, I tell him he can as soon as his room is clean. They're building with blocks, I tell them that if they want to finish what they're building they need to come eat dinner. At the store, they know we will always get a snack at the register... unless they misbehave. They never misbehave at the store! LOL I use things that they’ve already got or are already doing. My son wants to watch a video, I tell him he can as soon as his room is clean. They’re building with blocks, I tell them that if they want to finish what they’re building they need to come eat dinner. At the store, they know we will always get a snack at the register… unless they misbehave. They never misbehave at the store! LOL

]]> By: ellen b http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/2007/11/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/comment-page-1/#comment-119 ellen b Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:21:00 +0000 http://chocolateandgarlic.wordpress.com/2007/11/07/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/#comment-119 Ok I scrolled down and read an older post and you wondererd what to do to yell less. I was a yeller and let my bad temper go unleashed too much. The best thing that has helped me not to suffer from the guilt of being that way was to memorize Romans 12: 1-2. While memorizing it I asked God to renew my mind, to help me stop the angry thoughts from entering my mind, to stop my bad habits in my mind before they came out to attack those around me. I could not change without a lot of help from the power we have through God's word. Praying right now that God will renew your mind... Ok I scrolled down and read an older post and you wondererd what to do to yell less. I was a yeller and let my bad temper go unleashed too much. The best thing that has helped me not to suffer from the guilt of being that way was to memorize Romans 12: 1-2. While memorizing it I asked God to renew my mind, to help me stop the angry thoughts from entering my mind, to stop my bad habits in my mind before they came out to attack those around me. I could not change without a lot of help from the power we have through God’s word. Praying right now that God will renew your mind…

]]> By: Laura http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/2007/11/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/comment-page-1/#comment-118 Laura Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:06:00 +0000 http://chocolateandgarlic.wordpress.com/2007/11/07/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/#comment-118 Maybe even a sticker chart (I had one when I was around his age).<br/><br/>You have pictures relating to the things he needs to do without whining/complaining. Maybe get dressed, make bed, and help set the table. Each night you go over the chart with him and put a sticker for each thing he did without whining or complaining. <br/><br/>After a certain time, take him to the toy/dollar store and let him pick out a reasonable reward :) Maybe even a sticker chart (I had one when I was around his age).

You have pictures relating to the things he needs to do without whining/complaining. Maybe get dressed, make bed, and help set the table. Each night you go over the chart with him and put a sticker for each thing he did without whining or complaining.

After a certain time, take him to the toy/dollar store and let him pick out a reasonable reward :)

]]> By: Beth @ The Natural Mommy http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/2007/11/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/comment-page-1/#comment-117 Beth @ The Natural Mommy Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:53:00 +0000 http://chocolateandgarlic.wordpress.com/2007/11/07/wfmw-incentives-for-little-ones/#comment-117 STICKERS! :-) Either to put on shirts, faces, mommy's backside, or a chart on the wall. I highly recommend stickers. STICKERS! :-) Either to put on shirts, faces, mommy’s backside, or a chart on the wall. I highly recommend stickers.

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