A Brief Overview
- A tidal wave of emotional meltdowns can douse a family during summer break. Read on for tips to create a positive home environment that encourages expected behaviors.
- A key concept from Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is that punishment doesn’t teach children and youth what they should do instead. Adults can direct a child toward a better choice of actions or interrupt an escalation cycle.
- The easiest way to change a behavior is to point out what a person does right.
- Parents might find success with strategies they can share with school in the fall!
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