The “A” in the ABC stands for Antecedents and covers what to do before the behaviour. The “B” stands for Behaviour and outlines working on the behaviour itself – how to shape behaviour by breaking it down into doable steps, practice the behaviour repeatedly through simulations, and model the behaviour. It kicks off with a ‘C’ that stands for Consequence because learning how to praise your child in a distinct way may be the most useful and versatile technique. Many behaviour-changing techniques are organised separately under the ABC umbrellas but are combined to form a more general approach to changing a child’s behaviour effectively.

Using these techniques on a daily basis can greatly increase your effectiveness as a parent and decrease your frustrations, building stronger and more meaningful relationships with your child.