"Caught You Being Good" bag...

In Monday's post about my weekend I mentioned Brynlee's new nightgown she got from filling up her good girl bag...

 Since then I have gotten several requests wanting to know all about the bag. Brynlee kept waking up during the night and coming in our room (refusing to let us take her back in her room!)  This is why I came up with the "Caught You Being Good" bag. I can't say things have been perfect since the bag but it has helped out a lot not just staying in her bed all night but listening and behaving better
(most of the time Brynlee is our little sweetheart, but I can't say she doesn't have her moments!)
 

What You Need:
(I just used whatever I had already had at home
so feel free to be creative with how you make your bag)
*Brown Paper Sack
*Marker
*Cotton Balls

How The Bag Works:
Every time you catch your child being good reward them with a cotton ball to put in their bag. When their bag is full they get to go shopping to pick out a prize. You can set your own prize guidelines as far as the cost of the prize. Honestly, Brynlee would be just as happy choosing a prize from the dollar store but for filling her bag I let her choose something a little better.

Here Are My Rules:
1. DON'T SAY: If you do "this" I'll give you a cotton ball. Let them make the right choice to do whatever it is you asked. However, Brynlee does know that she gets to put a cotton ball in her bag every morning that she stays in her bed all night (which is every night now!)

2.When they have earned a cotton ball try to remember to let them put it in their bag right then. (This one is hard for me, I forget a lot then try remembering how many she earned at bedtime!) I have found that if I do remember right with she has earned it she is even more excited to put it in her bag and show everyone how many cotton balls she now has!

3. When their bag gets filled don't take time to get them their prize. Take them right out to celebrate being a good girl or boy.

This has made a big change in our home, if you are in need of something like this for your little ones give it a try. Also if you have tried something different in your home that works for you, let me know I would love hearing more ideas.


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