BUFFALO, N.Y. – A little recognition for a job well done means a lot to children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – more so than it would for typically developing kids. That praise ...

Positive reinforcement involves adding something good after a behavior to make it happen more often. Reinforcement works best when given right after the behavior happens to keep the right connections.

Everyone’s childhood is different, and the way someone is raised can have a huge impact on how they turn out. Some kids grow up with a ton of positive reinforcement—praise, encouragement and lots of ...

This palomino looks ready to learn! Source: Xiang Gao/Unsplash Animal training leans toward positive reinforcement (PR) for many reasons. It teaches good behavior in ways that are safer, more pleasant ...