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"Isn't that just bribery?" It's one of the most common reactions when parents hear about using rewards to encourage behaviour — and it's a fair question. Positive reinforcement is one of the most effective tools for helping children learn, but done clumsily it can tip into bribery, which teaches the wrong lesson. This post explains the difference and how to use reinforcement well. What Positive Reinforcement Actually Is Positive reinforcement simply means that when a behaviou

Learn why some children find it difficult to follow classroom rules and how parents can support behaviour, attention, and participation in school settings. Why Some Children Struggle With Following Classroom Rules Many parents receive feedback from teachers saying something like: “Your child finds it difficult to follow classroom rules.” This may lead parents to wonder: “Why is my child struggling with classroom rules?” Following classroom rules requires several developmenta

When a child does something puzzling or difficult — screaming, hitting, throwing themselves on the floor, refusing — the instinctive question is "how do I stop this?" But there's a more useful question underneath it: "why is this happening?" Behaviour almost always serves a purpose for the child, even when that purpose isn't obvious. Understanding the why is the key that unlocks everything else. This post introduces a simple, powerful framework for making sense of behaviour.