Don't give lectures or commands. Listen carefully to your child and respond promptly. Stop giving repeated reminders. Discipline technique Logical consequences such as grounding for one day or having your child come home earlier in the future. Praise Praise your child for meeting deadlines.
Model Be punctual.
Discipline technique Give your child some lead time. If the activity is not essential, have your child miss that activity. If the activity is important, use manual guidance to interrupt your child's dawdling. Praise Praise your child for being ready on time. Model Don't make your child wait for you.