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Tag: helping kids explore options

An Alternative to Advice Giving

By Dr. Jane BluesteinMay 8, 2013May 4, 2022 Categories: Building responsibility, Counselors, Educators, General Interest, Problem solving, Social and Emotional Growth, Students Tags: alternative to advice giving, asking questions, building independence, helping kids explore options, listening, problem solving skills, student responsibility

Asking questions to guide problem solving The questions that follow are provided to help with the mechanics of mastering the technique of “asking—not telling,” an effective alternative to giving kids advice that encourages independence and problem-solving competence. The questions are

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