An Alternative to Advice Giving

By Dr. Jane BluesteinMay 8, 2013May 4, 2022 Building responsibility, Counselors, Educators, General Interest, Problem solving, Social and Emotional Growth, Students 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

Building Decision-Making Skills

By Dr. Jane BluesteinNovember 25, 2012June 9, 2022 Avoiding power struggles, Avoiding power struggles with your kids, Classroom management, Creativity and independence, Differentiating Instruction, Motivating your kids, Parents, Problem solving, Teaching benefits of offering choices to kids, building independence, choices you can offer, decision making, guiding children in decision making, making choices, offering options at home, offering options in school, problem solving skills Leave a comment

Helping kids make constructive choices Responsible behavior includes the ability to connect “what I’ve done” to “what happens (or happened) as a result of what I’ve done.” Likewise, self-concept is influenced by an individual’s belief that “I have the power and ability to impact my environment and change what isn’t working in my life.” Offering…