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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
My 5 year old has..
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Jun 19, 2009 03:58PM
, Jun 19, 2009 03:58PM
I think it's reasonable to establish a reward system and give him a reward (modest) for each day he refrains from this behavior. If he does soil, have him participate in the clean up and then give him a ten-minute time out.
Member Comments (2)
by rubypenn, Jun 19, 2009 09:28PM
To: doctor
i have a 10year old foster child who has been defacating in his pants since he was removed from his home its been two years now i dont know what i could do ive tried a softner like recommened only to make bigger mess i belive it started as an emotional problem but i think its turned into a habit i need some advice
