WORDS OF AFFIRMATION—Encourage all

WORDS OF AFFIRMATION—Encourage all those skills of selfreliance and autonomy with every little step they do: “You got tothe door!” “You found your shoes, well done!” “You’ve alreadygot your coat, you’re so quick,” “You have your bag ready, greatremembering.” Every positive thing they hear builds their belief inthemselves and will help next time. If they’ve been really helpfulgetting out the door, let them know how much it helps you out.QUALITY TIME / ACTS OF SERVICE—Sometimes it might feel likeour kids should really be doing more for themselves, but sometimesyou have to choose what’s worth pushing for and what will makeyour life easier to do yourself—so if your kid likes to have helpgetting ready, make this a moment to connect and give your helpgladly and generously. It’ll be a little moment of quality time in theirday that brings connection rather than frustration.RECEIVING GIFTS—Make a reward chart with your kid for leavingthe house, and decide together what treat they’ll get for a setamount of good exits. Make sure you’re both clear about what agood exit looks like!