Parenting Tool: The Wheel of Choice

Pre-discipline strategies are a primary focus of all evidence-based parenting education programs.  The Wheel of Choice, a tool from the great folks at Positive Discipline, provides a meaningful way to involve kids in their own behavior management.  The following post from the Positive Blog, explains how this creative strategy works!

A primary theme of Positive Discipline is to focus on solutions. The wheel of choice provides an excellent way to focus on solutions, especially when kids are involved in creating the Wheel of Choice.  Some parents and teachers have their kids make the wheel of choice from scratch. This Wheel of Choice was created by 3-year-old Jake with the help of his mom, Laura Beth. Jake chose the clip art he wanted to represent some choices. His Mom, shared the following success story.

Jake used his Wheel of Choice today. Jake and his sister (17 months old) were sitting on the sofa sharing a book. His sister, took the book and Jake immediately flipped his lid. He yelled at her, grabbed the book, made her cry. She grabbed it back and I slowly walked in. I asked Jake if he’d like to use his Wheel Of Choice to help—and he actually said YES!  He chose to “share his toys.” He got his sister her own book that was more appropriate for her and she gladly gave him his book back. They sat there for a while and then traded!

Have ideas of some great "Choices" for your wheel?  Share them by commenting below.