Helping Kids Be Capable

“If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.”

Thomas Edison

C reate clear and manageable expectations

A llow feelings, name them, and teach appropriate reactions.

P lay pretend and READ ALOUD daily

A cknowledge efforts with specific praise rather than empty praise and good job.

B ond to create well adjusted chidlren.

L et children figure “IT” out for themselves but support them to avoid frustration.

E xtend their language by repeating their words and stretching their ideas.