Dr. Emily Bly of Psychology Partners Group contributed to a recent Parents article about families who pay their children to read and exercise.
What Dr. Bly Shared
Dr. Bly shared her concern that paying children for self-improvement habits may blur the message of self-respect. She emphasized the value of helping children find meaning in healthy habits themselves:
- Intrinsic value. Raising children to see value in healthy habits helps them learn that taking steps to feel better is its own reward.
- Not a task for a paycheck. Caring for yourself is different from a job performed for payment.
Read the full article on Parents.
Support for Families
If you have questions about motivation, routines, or healthy habits at home, these pages describe how PPG supports children, teens, and parents:
- Parent-Focused Therapy: Guidance and support for parents.
- Child and Adolescent Therapy: Individual therapy for children and teens.
- How We Coordinate Care: How clinicians across the practice work together.
