around the house.” •Important. Pick a behavior that’s significant enough to justify the work of changing it. Distinguish those behaviors that may be annoying or irritating to you from those that really make a difference to your family. As the saying goes, don’t sweat the small stuff. •Realistic. Select a behavior that you and your teen have a reasonable chance of improving. Particularly when you’re starting out, it’s helpful to pick a target behavior that’s important but not too difficult or controversial.
