For most parents, the idea of discipline is one that is accompanied by an
action of removing a privilege, i.e. child misbehaves they lose their favourite
toy for a set period of time, child misbehaves they lose the right to attend a
party or event. Children have become accustomed to the fact that if they are
naughty their negative actions will be met with a negative consquence.
Unfortunately, whilst this process stops the behaviour at the time it doesn't
encourage further good behaviour or a positive change in a child's
behaviour.
Australian store,
Baby House ,is the exclusive importer and
distributor of the Award winning, My Choice Chart. The My Choice Chart
focuses on the positive actions children take on a daily basis rather than the
negative ones thereby instilling self confidence and boosting self esteem on a
daily basis.
Whilst the chart has been produced by an American Mum it has been adapted
to only contain Australian spelling. There is some American language in the
instruction booklet only. The chart's main focus is on the family encouraging
each other to be positive and make positive choices.
The chart can be used for the whole family and is based on the family
choosing 6 positive action traits and one family fun activity each week. Each
time a child shows one of the 6 positive traits, they are able to place a star
on the chart. At the end of the week the family participates in the fun family
activity as a celebration of all the positive choices made during the
week.
Highlights of the chart are:
My Choice Chart™ is not a rewards based system - it is an interactive tool
used to support ongoing character development.
Friendly reminder for parents to focus on the positive aspects of their
children.
Designed for one or more children.
Positive feedback is one of the most important tools parents have to improve
children's behaviour and self esteem.
The chart is of a sturdy construction and easily hung on any wall as a
daily reminder of positive actions.
The chart can be personalised for each child in the family.
Reinforcing positive actions and choices encourages a reduction in negative
behaviour.
