2.1 Understanding the Skill

Children move through behaviors in three stages: Antecedent (before), Behavior (during), and Consequences (afterward). Children can change their behaviors during any of these stages. The lessons on Smarter Parenting are designed to help you navigate the three stages of your child’s behavior. Knowing what lesson to use at what time is the best way to optimize the greatest change in your child’s behavior. 

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