Improve Flexibility

Question 1

Use the concept of re-booting when one gets stuck on a problem. If a strategy isn’t working, don’t get fixated – – take a break and reboot

Answer 1

Teach calming strategies during reboot breaks such as deep breathing, taking a walk, doing mindfulness activities, listening to a favorite song, or doing Push ups

Question 2

Teach your children feeling vocabulary to help them label their feelings when they are stuck

Answer 2

Teach self talk and thought stopping techniques for when your child gets stuck. For example change ’should’ statements to sometimes statements.

Question 3

Read stories about children who are flexible and discuss them with your kids

Answer 3

Make small, manageable changes and teach your children how to cope with them. This will prepare them for bigger situations.

Question 4

If a child has a meltdown about a change, calm them down and discuss the issue later and ask how we could do it differently next time

Answer 4

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