As adults, we know that there are usually several options to each problem. Your role as a parent is to get your child to think and evaluate each of these options. It is common for kids to only see one solution to a problem or to take the first one that pops into their heads. Other times, they may see no options at all.

Tips for identifying options:

• Let your child list both good and bad options.
• Limit the options to four or less.
• Suggest options if your child is having trouble coming up with them.