Is your child the first to raise his hand and the last to stop talking? Help him learn to hold his tongue and give others a chance to speak with these effective tips:

• Set a timer for one minute. Challenge your child to stay quiet for that amount of time. Show him the reward he’ll earn if he can conquer the challenge.
• Gradually increase the time and the difficulty by setting the timer at dinnertime or other situations when others are talking and sharing. Offer larger rewards like a special treat or movie night when she lets others talk.
• Tell your child’s teacher what you’re working on at home so he can inform you of your child’s progress at school.
• Teach your child to “share” talking time with others just like she does her toys.
• Work towards the goal of training your child to stop speaking when you hold up a finger and start speaking when you give him permission to do so.