Several weeks ago, Alicia and I noticed that our kids were being super crabby and fighting with each other. We wanted to come up with some way to help them find more joy in serving and helping each other so we got a glass vase and every time they did something kind or helpful, they got a chocolate. The prize for a full vase was a new game for our Wii. Tonight they finally filled the vase after several weeks and got the prize.
I think this really worked – especially for Ethan. He is calmer in his tone, kinder in his interactions with his siblings and listens better (not perfect, mind you, but better). When it was all done, it felt great to call the kids' attention to the jar full of chocolates and tell them that this is a lot of good they have done and Heavenly Father is pleased with them.
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