For example, your six-year-old, high-energy, strong-willed son often gets frustrated and tends to take out his frustration physically by hitting you, his sister, your antique lamp, anything within range. You consistently tag the behavior, correct him, and give consequences, but the behavior keeps happening. So on Saturday morning, you take him to the sporting goods store and have him help you pick out a punching bag. You set up the punching bag in a central part of the house and any time you see him getting ready to hit, you say, “Punching bag” to remind him to hit the bag instead.
