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Taproot issue 51 - June 2006
Prescription for the Heart -- Dr. Post’s Affection Prescription
Dr. Bryan Post, of the Post Institute for Family-Centered Therapy, prescribes The Affection Prescription 10-20-10 as a simple tool parents can use to begin putting an end to problem behaviors.
First, he says, give your child ten minutes of quality time and attention first thing in the morning, before their alarm clock goes off. Sit on your child's bed, let him or her know you are there and want to spend a few minutes of quiet time before the day begins. Do this for ten minutes and then let him or her know you are leaving and it will be time for him or her to get up soon.
Second, give your child twenty minutes of undivided time and attention as soon as he or she gets home from school or you get home from work. The transition from school to home, and from afternoon into evening, can be really challenging for families, Post says.
Finally, give your child another ten minutes of quality time in the evening. Just spend time being quiet with one another, reading a story, or talking about the coming day.
Post contends that if you practice 10-20-10 consistently for two weeks, you will notice a significant improvement in your child’s negative behaviors. Remember, Post says, this is not a fix but a move in the right direction.
For more information on Dr. Bryan Post and his Post Institute for Family-Centered Therapy, visit www.postinstitute.com, call 405-737-3100 or e-mail postinstitute@msn.com.
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