Using hand-over-hand 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:
This is not helpful in the moment if your child provokes another child. But, you might place your child’s hand in yours to teach them how to roll a ball gently.
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Purpose:
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Hand-over-hand helps young children learn how to complete a task. It is not usually helpful in the moment if your child pick fights. But, you can use hand-over-hand to teach your child skills so they don't feel the need to pick a fight.
Remember that hand-over-hand is most helpful when you also use the other PC-CARE skills.