At the end of each day, the parent and child can go over the list together. If the child has completed her homework before dark, for example, she gets a smiley face or sticker in that day s column. Williams says that children like stickers so much they serve as their own reward, although they can also be used as tokens for treats. If the child meets her goals 85 percent of the time, she gets an agreed-upon treat. Younger children should get their treats daily.
Older children can claim their treats at the end of the week.
Children should not have to have flawless behavior to get a treat, Williams stressed. For more information and check sheets Williams can be called at 548-8434. Only selected stories from The Brownsville Herald Newspaper are published on the Internet. To get complete coverage please subscribe to The Brownsville Herald by clicking here.