Stickers. Marble jars. Token systems. Oh my!

They're everywhere in early childhood - and for good reason. Rewards often work - but what are they really teaching children? And what if we’re using them in ways that create more problems down the track?

In this episode, I unpack the biggest myths about rewards and give you six practical, research-aligned ways to use them without crushing motivation, connection, or community.

You’ll hear: 

🪄The problem with how rewards are often studied—and what’s missing from the data.

🪄Three myths about rewards that just won’t die (and why they’re so sticky).

🪄 Six practical ways to use rewards well, without relying on bribes or behaviour scripts.

🪄The difference between “supporting behaviour” and “controlling it.”

🪄 Why praise matters too—and how to use it to build self-worth, not just win approval.

Whether you’re pro, anti, or somewhere in the murky middle, this episode will give you clarity and confidence to use rewards with intention; not just habit.

Helpful links

Download my free guide Navigating Rewards When You’re Expected to Use Reward Systems

Purchase my Behaviour Bites guide More Than “Good Job”: A Practical Guide to Praise That Builds Lifelong Learners

Connect with me on Instagram @littlebloom.consultancy

Visit my website www.littlebloomconsultancy.com.au

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