These are some tried-and-true methods of managing antecedents: •Goal setting. At home, you and your teen can work together to identify goals for your child’s behavior. If the two of you are new to the process or have trouble agreeing on goals, input from a mental health professional is often helpful. The goals should be specific, realistic, and attainable in a reasonable amount of time. At school, your teen and a teacher may collaborate on goals for classroom behavior and academic performance. •Action planning. Once you and your teen have identified goals, you need to devise a plan for putting
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