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Rewards:
Get to Read an Extra Book = 5 tickets
Go to the Library = 10 tickets
Pick What to Eat for Dinner = 10 tickets
Get a Movie = 10 tickets
Play a Game with Mom or Dad = 10 tickets
Rent a Video Game = 20 tickets
1 Hour of Computer Time = 25 tickets
Pick and Make a Snack With Mommy = 25 tickets
Go to the Dollar Movie = 30 tickets
Stay up 1 Hour Late = 35 tickets
Get Ice Cream = 35 tickets
Go Bowling = 100 tickets
Wii or Leapster Game = 200 tickets
Go to the Dinosaur Museum = 200 tickets

In the book, they encourage you to not take away points, but tell your child that it is fine if they don’t want to do A, B, or C, but they will not get the points they need to get rewards. The book also reviews other forms of punishment, like time-outs and how to make them effective when disciplining your child. There is also an entire system of practicing what you need your child to do (basically acting out the parts of what you want to occur), praising your child for the pretend scenarios, then having them really do, and then rewarding them with points and praise that involve a hug, a high-five, or a pat on the back.

If you are struggling with your child as I have been, you might want to check out the book! The Appendix of the book has a chart divided between age groups for activities that you could add to your charts and fun rewards that your child can earn.