sticker advantage

As most parents are aware, stickers are a pretty neat invention. Kids are drawn to their colorful nature and stickiness. Fuller is no exception. I'll give him stickers as small incentives to finish his food or do a task. Never a consistent pattern.

Today, I'm using stickers to my advantage.

Fuller might be potty trained, but he is really lazy when it comes to independent tasks like undressing and dressing. He can do most of it, but usually stops with the complaint, "I can't!" or "Hayl-up Mommy!"

This morning I baited the hook when Fuller told me it was time to get dressed. He got a sticker for undressing and dressing himself. Later when he needed to potty, he got another sticker for undressing and dressing himself. I still have to help with small things like zippers and snaps, but I think I might be making way for a more independent kid. And stickers will help me get there.