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Originally Posted by Cat Herder:
I'd probably evaluate my behavior to see if, in fact, I am giving the other child (A) more attention for his negative behavior than I am giving to this child (B) for his positive behavior.

I don't always get it right. Sometimes I watch my tapes to get another view of my actions. Self-evaluation is helpful.

I held my hand over my mouth way too much last week, this week many of the kids are doing it and I can't understand half of what they are saying. It was becoming a habit I was unaware of. I have been rearranging the playroom and considering new layouts. Apparently, when I am in deep thought or reading I now do this. So am working to stop it (huge flu season risk, ack!!). Kids are great barometers and parrots of behavior.

That is so funny!

When we do exercises or dancing with music, I find they do what I do, even if I scratch my arm or face. Almost like "follow the leader". I have lots of fun with this behavior on some days.