For me the skills of the Conscious and Intelligent process of Problem Solving are the most pwoerful and important a parent needs to learn. It is such an inspiring way to support children in solving challenges they are facing while I feel my needs are also being met.

Yep... that's right. I need for my needs ALSO to be met. And I also want my child's need to be met. This skill set is driven by the intent and commitment to find ways to meet all our needs.

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 The intelligent problem solving process has several basic components which I teach step by step.

1. The introduction, or context setting invitation.
2. The 80-10-10 3 step opening sentences
3. The listing or collating of the ideas without judging whether they are good or bad
4. The review of the ideas
5. The summary for implementation
6. The permission intervention for consequence actions
7. The check in agreement
8. The base default understanding

 But watch the video clip showing Zoe's big smile after being inspired by what is possible for her.