| Do you know how your kids really think? Would you | | | | understand their thinking and build character too.Later, |
| like to find out and build character too? Here are 3 | | | | while Dani and I sat on the sofa, I used my 3 simple |
| simple questions that you can use. | | | | questions to help Dani discuss her success even |
| Recently, my granddaughter, Daniela (Dani), rushed | | | | more."Dani, can you tell me more about tying your |
| home to tell her mother, "I can tie my shoes!" | | | | shoes?" I asked."Well, I was at PE and I tied them," |
| Andrea hugged and praised her.At our Sunday | | | | she answered."What was happening when you tied |
| breakfast, Andrea proudly announced, "Dani can tie | | | | your shoes?""I was standing against the wall. I saw |
| her shoes!" Daniela's grin widened as everyone | | | | that one of my shoes was untied. I asked the |
| congratulated her.Having counseled kids for years, I | | | | teacher to tie it but she said, "No," answered |
| know the joy of understanding how children think. | | | | Dani."What were you thinking when you tied your |
| Helping kids discuss their successes is a great way to | | | | shoes?" I asked. |