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suggests: “Parents have to make a decision Are they willing to change something in their practice at home in order to sustain some of the changes their kids have made, such as having a job wheel that you put up on the wall outlining chores?”

• Everyone Gets a Say - At camp, children help determine how their day is spent Their advice is actively sought, and they feel like equal players Emulating this environment at home allows them to continue to stand up for themselves and feel like a contributing member of the household

• Avoid the Negative Compliment - Don’t inadvertently sabotage efforts by pointing out differences in behavior Instead of saying, “you never did this before,” praise the behaviors in a genuine way For example, “I noticed how patient you were with your little brother ”

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