Topic: Cooperation

Strategy 1: Praise for effort

If you have approached your child in a positive way and he/she has responded positively then it is important not only to pay attention to your child’s effort when he/she is complying with your wishes but also to praise him/her for his/her efforts. Let your child know that you are aware of the fact that he/she is being cooperative. Acknowledge and verbalize your appreciation.

Strategy 2: Appreciate their contribution

Children bloom on being appreciated and respected. Therefore pay attention and express your appreciation to your children for not only complying with your request and that too doing it in a cooperative manner. This action of yours will impact them in a cooperative manner and they will remember how they like felt being a positive part of what happens in their home and in their lives. BEING COOPERATIVE WILL FEEL GOOD TO THEM.