Using helping for
Recognize the behavior:
Throws a ball at a child on the playground.
Identify what you want to see:
Playing nicely with other kids.
Use the Skill:
Helping is difficult in the moment. But, you might help your child learn how to roll a ball gently.
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Purpose:
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Helping is most useful when young children need to learn how to complete a task. It is not usually the best skill in the moment if your child picks a fight. But, you can help your child learn skills so they don't feel the need to pick a fight.
Remember that helping works best when you also use the other PC-CARE skills.