Parenting Quiz
Does your child participate in daily household chores?
The Appreciation Station makes doing household chores a rewarding experience for everybody! Just seeing TAS is a bright, brilliant reminder to your child that it feels good to be good and they search for ways to "get caught being good." You set the clear expectations and let your child know that you will randomly reward there efforts and your child becomes instantly motivated to pitch in. Most parents tell us that their children enjoy helping out when they know it's appreciated.
Do you enjoy grocery shopping with your child?
Parents have told us that taking a few moments prior to going shopping to with their child to explain and role play what a good experience looks like at the store, along with a token to recognize good behavior, has made a big difference in the entire shopping experience with their child/children. We cover this thoroughly in the parenting DVD that comes with your Appreciation Station.
Do you find yourself embarrassed by your child's behavior in public?
You are not alone. The great news is, when you use positive reinforcement, you get more of the behavior you do want and less of the behavior you don't. It really is that simple.
Does your child put things away or clean up without you asking?
In the parenting DVD that comes with your Appreciation Station, we introduce new ways to help your child understand that cleaning up after themselves is a benefit to them and not a chore!
Are mornings with your child more chaos than calm?
At the Appreciation Station, we understand how challenging busy mornings can be and we provide you with helpful tips to enhance your success with The Appreciation Station. Using our fun system brings you much closer to the "brighter" mornings that your entire family deserves.
Is bedtime stressful at your house?
Using The Appreciation Station can help you tackle tough night time issues. Just set the clear expectations and let your child know what behavior will be appreciated and you'll come closer to having the "good" night that everyone can feel good about.
Do other children enjoy spending time with your child?
Sometimes children just need to be taught to be a good friend! The Appreciation Station allows you to appreciate a good attitude as well as other things. It's fun to catch our kids sharing with each other. You can give your child a token for The Appreciation Station because you're grateful for the way they treated their friend today. It's all about noticing, rewarding (in a way that works with your families values) and sharing with your child why that particular behavior is so important. You're actually just continuing your job as their first and most influential teacher!
Do you regularly volunteer in your community as a family?
Today's busy parents can look at ways to take the children "outside of themselves" Frequently spoiled children are exceedingly egocentric. Bringing them outside of themselves requires them to garner a new perspective. We highly recommend that families become involved with volunteering or community activities. We have seen many families who've had incredible results. Volunteering gives you purpose, as an individual and as family. It takes a child who has mastered the act of taking and shows them the art of giving. We can't even begin to tell you all the rewards that this can bring to a child and to the family as a whole. Even if it's only once a month for an hour, as a family, be part of something bigger than yourself and besides, the world needs you.
Does personal guilt play a role in your parenting?
The Appreciation Station brings you closer to being the Parent you want to be. When you use a positive parenting approach along with positive reinforcement, the yelling and screaming becomes a thing of the past. Your child wants to have your attention and when she knows that she'll get it when she's just being a good, the undesired behavior diminishes. The Appreciation Station is a consistent reminder for your child to reach new levels and it also serves as a reminder to you that you are a voice that is encouraging and positive.
Do you scold your child in front of others?
You want your child's respect and so it's important that you role model that behavior. Reverse roles for a moment and think about how you'd feel if your boss or supervisor punished you or yelled at you in front of a crowd. You would lose tremendous respect for that person. When you yell or scold your child in front of others, you humiliate your child and in turn, teach them that it's okay to humiliate others and of course, that's not okay. As you use your Appreciation Station, it helps everyone to feel valued and appreciated and that's how everyone should feel, everyday, without exception.
