How to Respond to Child's Negative Comments

What to do if your child yells, "I CAN'T DO IT!" IYou can say: "Show me the hard part!". This helps your child identify what exactly they're struggling with. "If you COULD do it, what would you do?" This seems like a simple question but it really gets them thinking. "Let's figure out the next step together. It looks like you did this part already, what's next?" Here are a few other options to help your child's social-emotional development.