For reinforcement to work, it should be immediate and consistent. Suppose immediate reinforcement is not possible, especially when the reinforcement is an object; you should tell the children immediately that you will be giving them the treat when you reach home. If you expect specific behavior from your child, you should reinforce any effort or improvement in that direction. Save the reinforcement only for the specific behavior you target, and do not make it ambiguous. Remember, it should be age-appropriate. For instance, it does no good or is ineffective by rewarding a science experiment kit for a baby or a sticker chart for a pre-teen (6).