Bribery

Yes, I have resorted to bribing my kids. Caden had a rough start to Kindergarten and after trying everything we struck a deal. If he would not cry and stayed on green all week on Fridays he could purchase and icecream at school. Worked like a charm. And then Paige. She started her first year of pre-k. After being with Mrs. Patricia since she was 6 weeks old she has had such a hard time. She enjoys class, likes her teacher, and comes home excited about what she has done that day. But, everyday she will tell me she cries. And I found out she does. Several times a day. So, I made the same deal with her. No tears = a treat on Friday. And so far it is working! I have never been much on rewards. I have always had a saying when someone wants a reward for something that you should be doing anyways..."want a cookie with your name on it?" My kids know what this means. LOL But, I needed something to get them over being scared of all the changed. Trying to turn something negative into something positive. And the rule stands. If you cry or get off green, no icecream. Hope it keeps working!