Late last night I wrote the Rules of Summer, followed by the Rewards of Summer and the Summer Day.
I spelled out how much tv they can watch, how much computer time, when snack time is and what they can have, as well as daily chores.
The rules include Respect, Listen, clean up.
The rewards: go out for ice cream, putt-putt, and Listening Dollars! This is my 4 yo favorite.
I tried it last week-if they listen and don't argue ALL day they get a dollar! My 4 yo also earned a dollar for not crying ALL day.
I know someone is reading this thinking "she is paying her kids to be good." Well, I've tried all the other reward things and they work for awhile and then we have to change so this is just another in my arsenal. The upside is now when we go the store and they want candy, toys etc, they have $$$ of their own. We don't give an allowance.
I'll let you know how this is working.......it's 11:30 am Monday and it's working so far! LOL!!! 3 hours down.