Be a Role Model
Let your problem solving strategies be examples for your children.
- Think about how you solve problems, and model your solutions! For example, show your child how to blow on hot food to cool it down.
- Acknowledge when things don’t go as planned. It is reassuring for kids to realize that adults make mistakes too. Let your child watch you make mistakes or fail the first time you try something. Watching you use effective problem solving strategies can teach them that making mistakes is okay!