Problem-Solving 0-3 Builds Resilience to Being Bullied and More...

It also builds resilience to bullying.

Most people want to raise children who are strong, compassionate, and intelligent. During the first few years of life, we have a unique opportunity to develop all three traits by teaching a single, all-encompassing skill.

That skill is problem-solving. But how do we teach problem-solving to infants and toddlers? Does anybody know for sure?

Science has identified several ways to lay the groundwork for more advanced problem-solving mechanisms during the early years. These techniques take time, dedication, and caring to implement. They are also fun and rewarding.

It would be wonderful if all children could benefit from the research conducted since the 80s, but that's not the case.

In situations where there are mental health struggles, poor child care conditions, and inadequate caregivers during the first few years, children often do not receive what they need to develop strong problem-solving skills.

That's why it's essential for all caregivers to support one another and to share the four techniques below. These techniques are scientifically proven to foster lifelong problem-solving skill development. They are:

• Building Connections

• Reading with Feeling (identifying emotions)

• Supported Playtime

• Boundaries without Blame

If you want to learn more about the scientifically supported early childhood problem-solving techniques that can give children a bully-proof vest that sticks with them for a lifetime, join us here; it's free, and it's fun.

When you join, you receive one problem-solving technique via a short learning session each week. You also receive, as a gift, Magic Words, a 22-page presentation that provides the exact words to use to get kids to listen and like it. It's insider information at your fingertips. It's available on our website for a $9.99 donation, but if you sign up today, we'll send it to you at no charge.

Nanci J Bradley is an early childhood and family educator, author, teacher, family aerobics instructor, and an all-around fun-loving person. She believes in the power of sleep, healthy eating, lifelong learning, and most of all, PLAY!  (click on the word) She studied early childhood ed at Triton College and received her BS in education in 1986 from NIU. She received her MA in human development from Pacific Oaks College in 2011. She lives and teaches in Madison WI.