Some important rules to follow when interacting with your children...
- Communicate clearly, make sure they understand you
 - Avoid yelling/screaming
 - Do not repeat yourself more than one time
 - Provide plenty of praise for good behavior
 - Reward good behavior immediately
 - Do not make too many requests at once
 - Do not try to correct every behavior, address only the most important
 - Be consistent (between caregivers and within yourself)
 - Follow through with giving consequences (no empty threats)
 - Give feedback on behavior during planning conversation times (when no one is stressed)
 - Be flexible to a degree (don’t change rules, but bend them when appropriate and provide a rationale)
 - Do not say mean, hurtful things
 - Be a good example (“Do as I say, not as I do” Does not work)
 - Be a good listener (make sure you understand, don’t be critical, avoid talking over the talker)
 - Provide opportunities for safe discussion (assure a nonjudgemental stance)
 - Plan fun activities
 - Monitor use of electronics and social media respectfully (no snooping or hacking-have open conversations)
 
Find a way to monitor how you are doing (via report card, therapist, child feedback, ask relatives or friends)