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[quote=Anonymous]First of all, I have tons of empathy!  That transition home can be so hard.

Here are some thoughts I have.

1) My kids often accept limits that are imposed by technology better than limits that are imposed by parents.  Setting screen time so the iPad turns off and needs a password about the time they get home can be really helpful, and might solve the issue of getting the iPad away.

2) My guess is that having a 9 year old on the front seat with a non distracted driver is safer than a 9 year old in the backseat with you distracted by fighting.  Having more space might help things.

3) I have had success with having 1 kid earn a reinforcer for the group.  It sounds counter intuitive, but if I say “everyone gets ice cream if Johnny stays calm (provide a very clear definition of what calm looks like) then Johnny is reinforced for being calm, and Larlo is reinforced for not being annoying and triggering to Johnny, and Larla is reinforced for not tattling.  Of course you have to switch it up  and tomorrow Larla earns the prize for everyone.  It also lets you concentrate your coaching and strategies on one kid for that one ride.  [/quote]

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