Children like praise as motivation for good behaviour. Use goal charts and ‘non-junk food’ rewards.

Non-junk food rewards for children

  • Going to the park
  • Being lifted into the air
  • Having a bubble bath
  • Making noises with pots and pans
  • Finger painting
  • Playing with play dough
  • Going for a picnic (even in the backyard)!
  • Going to the library
  • Staying up late
  • Hiring a video or DVD

Ask family and friends not to give sweets as ‘treats’

Ask them to give healthy snacks instead, like:

  • frozen fruit chunks such as mango (instead of an ice block)
  • plain popcorn (instead of a packet of chips)
  • milk and fruit smoothie (instead of a soft drink)
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