We try to make things easier for other people.
Rule 7. We are helpers. Part c.
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Rule 7. We are helpers. Part b.
If someone gets hurt or starts to cry or yell, we stop what we are doing and see if we can help them. We stop and take action to help.
Rule 7. We are helpers. Part a.
When someone needs or wants help, we try to help them (unless they tell us not to).
Rule 6. We assert ourselves appropriately.
Rule 5. We are a problem solving family. Part l. diagram # 2
We can do hard things
Rule 5. We are a problem solving family. Part l.
We can do hard things.
Rule 5. We are a problem solving family. Part k.
When we have a difficulty with another person, we try to solve the problem. That usually means sharing, taking turns, or compromising.
Rule 5. We are a problem solving family. Part j.
The way we get better at things is by practicing them.
Rule 5. We are a problem solving family. Part i.
The best way to ask for help usually includes the words “would you please” and says exactly what help you need. For example, “Daddy, would you please help me with my zipper – it’s stuck,” is much better than, “Please help!” or “My zipper is stuck!” or “This doesn’t work!”
Rule 5. We are a problem solving family. Part h.
It is ok to ask for help after we have done our best to solve a problem without help.
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