Who said moms should be able to solve everyday problems on their own? Family members can be tremendously helpful — but you've got to ask for their help. Here's how:
- Define the problem. Sit down with your family, and talk things over. What exactly is causing the trouble? Who should be involved in the solution?
- Brainstorm solutions. Come up with a few possible approaches to the problem. (Kids are surprisingly good at this.) Together, decide which approach is likely to solve the problem.
- Try the solution. If it solves the problem, great. If not, reevaluate. Should you fine-tune it to see if that might work? Or should you ditch it and try something else? Seek input from everyone involved.
- Keep an open mind. What works well initially may lose its effectiveness over time. Continue to think of ways to make things better.
This article comes from the February/March 2007 issue of ADDitude.
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