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Strategies & Tips: How To Teach Problem Solving To Kids

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Teaching children begins the minute we decide to let our infant locate the pacifier that fell just inches from his fingertips (rather than picking it up ourselves) and continues until the day we say, "No, that college application is your responsibility, do you want to go or not?" Here are five strategies and tips to teach problem-solving abilities to your kids. Encourage imaginative play Do you remember wooden blocks? How about making a fort out of scrap materials? Children of all ages learn best when they are engaged in play. Make sure their play is challenging and requires imagination.  Include a few roadblocks in their learning experience The difficulty should be manageable, and there should be a viable solution. The better informed they are, the better their decisions will be. Include a variety of solution options Make it easier to make decisions. Continue the momentum by ensuring that your children do not habitually avoid making difficult decisions because yo...

The Power of Positivity: 5 Tips to Foster Positive Thinking in Children

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A positive attitude in life can help kids to tackle every problem in their lives. A minor setback can have a negative impact on children, but they should understand that it is not the end of the world. Positivity can also help children become more resilient and learn to solve problems easily. Here are several ideas to help children develop a positive attitude. 1. Be a good role model Children pay close attention to every move, emotion, and feeling from their parents. They gradually begin to follow whatever you think or believe. Explain to them that staying positive in the face of adversity and everything that follows is possible and can be beneficial. 2. Motivate and inspire your children Encourage your children to look at the positive things in life when they feel demotivated. Recognize their accomplishments and avoid scolding them when they make mistakes. If your child misbehaves, avoid scolding but explain politely that this type of behavior is unacceptable and educate him h...