Daily Progress and Behavioral Chart

Two boys that close toether can be a challenge. My two oldest sons where a challenge for me. Wemoved alot with jobs and family was not available.
Charts can be helpful, depending on what is the goal, are they having specific problems. Do you have a job outside the home, I had five sons and really enjoyed them the last 3 where easier as I knew what to expect.
I asked about your job because it can bring additional stress on a mother and create a rushed environment. Daily find things that they have done well corrrectly and praise them on the spot, routine is helpful and having fun, reading together, kicking a ball, imagination games, being silly and laughting. Boys can be so much fun and loving, be consistent with you expectations . Use google and use the keyword behavioral charts, charts are for many things. Smile they do grow up! Hug alot! I don't know if this is helpful or not? They can be a challenge when so close together!

I just started using a behavior chart for my 4 year old boy a month ago. It has been quite a success! I couldn't find any that I liked on the internet so I made my own. I downloaded different pictures of superheros off the internet and printed them in color. I "laminated" them by covering them in packaging tape. I let my son pick out which one he wanted to use. I then taped it to a chart with 16 squares that I made on the computer - though you could just use a ruler and make the squares. When he does something well he gets a sticker for a square. After he gets 16 stickers he gets a surprise. Some friends I have talked to give their child a choice ahead of time of what they are working for. But my son likes the idea of a surprise. It takes him about a week and a half to earn 16 stickers. He gets them for things like putting his toys away, eating a good dinner, going to bed nicely, etc. And if he misbehaves I say, that sort of behavior won't earn you a sticker, what might? I am surprised at how effective it is! You might have to alter this for a 5 and 6 year old but I would think the basic principles would be the same. Good luck to you!

family fun's latest issue had a creative solution to this - she focused on only the positive, and had success. Your library or perhaps their online website will have the article.

We have a jar that we fill with marbles everytime we catch our son make a good choice or is respectful. We also tell him why he is getting the marble. When the jar is full he gets to do something special- like one on one mommy or daddy time etc. The visual is great for younger children and it is easy to pop a marble in for us. Good luck :)