Jan 07 2025 30 mins 2
This week on Parenting Behavior, we’re sharing an episode of another great Understood.org podcast, In It, where Dr. Andy Kahn is a regular guest. The show is all about raising kids who learn and think differently.
On this episode, Andy joins the In It hosts to talk about a big parenting debate: Bribes vs. rewards.
You probably know how it goes: Your child is refusing to do something that, to you, seems super reasonable. Do you offer them a reward to get them to cooperate? Where is the line between bribery and rewarding a child? Will that ruin them?
Listen to get Andy’s expert advice, and follow In It wherever you get your podcasts.
Related resources
- What are positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS)?
- 7 ideas for using rewards and consequences
- The power of motivation for kids who learn and think differently
- How to give praise that builds kids’ self-esteem
- “I’m not yelling—you’re yelling!” Tips for staying calm when kids act out
Timestamps
(1:22) The difference between a bribe and a reward
(5:08) Pairing verbal praise with reinforcement
(8:31) How close to the behavior should the reward be
(16:03) Money as a reward
(21:08) Behavior charts and LTDs
(25:14) Helping kids change behaviors
For a transcript and more resources, visit the In It page at Understood.org
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