Points to remember when ignoring misbehaviour:

Ignoring is great to use for behaviours such as temper tantrums, or whining after being told NO.

• Withdraw your attention but stay in the room- distract yourself with a magazine or something similar!
• Return your attention as soon as the misbehaviour stops.
• Choose specific behaviours to ignore and make sure that they are ones you can ignore!
• Be consistent- if you are not your child will become confused about which behaviours are unacceptable.  
• Be prepared for testing – your child will not like being ignored!
• Don’t get into an argument with your child.
• Give attention to your child’s positive behaviours- you will get more of them.

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