In an observational study of mothers with their 2-year-old at the supermarket, effective mothers anticipated their children's behavior and directed them to positive activities before they misbehaved....

Extracted text: In an observational study of mothers with their 2-year-old at the supermarket, effective mothers anticipated their children's behavior and directed them to positive activities before they misbehaved. Mothers who frequently used such proactive techniques A reported no change in their toddler's behaviors, but were hopeful for the future B got their shopping done sooner even though the toddlers were bored were rewarded with children who exhibited lower rates of misbehavior D were naturally more communicative than mothers who were more reactive