# 6 Ways Families Can Encourage Desired Behavior

### At-a-glance

##### Topics
Social-emotional development

##### Resource Types
Tip sheets

##### Author
Meme Hieneman, Ph.D., Sarah Fefer, Ph.D., BCBA, Missy Sieders, Shane Isley, M.S., BCBA

##### Year
2022

Empowering parents and families to support positive behavior outside the classroom helps lay the groundwork for social-emotional health in children. Adapted from the upcoming book Helping Your Family Thrive, here are six proactive tips to share with families and caregivers so they can nurture desired behavior at home.

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