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Problem solving will help you kids to find solutions to simple problems that you can encounter in your daily lives. As you grow up, you will handle more responsibilities and you will make decisions by yourselves. When you are able to solve life's simple problems, then you will grow up to be more mature and responsible individuals. Here are some simple steps on how you can find a solution to a certain problem. Define the problem. Identify what is the problem and what causes you to be upset. By doing this, you become more objective in your decision. Too often you tend to focus on the effect of the problem. This step will help you to focus on the root cause of the problem and will give you direction on how to find the solution. You will learn how to consider different factors that contributed to your problem. Brainstorm for possible solutions. When you have defined the problem, then it is time to think of the possible actions that could solve your problem. You can list all the advantages and disadvantages for the solutions that you have considered and how they would work for you and the person that you have problem with. You should not only think of yourself but also of the other person. Choose and try the solution. After you have brainstormed and weighed down all the solutions, then you can choose one solution that you feel maybe best to solve your problem. You can put it into action and see if this solution would be beneficial to both of you. Do not be afraid to fail when you have tried because you can always try other options. Evaluate the outcome. After you have tried doing the solution that you have chosen, then you should evaluate the reaction you have received from doing this. When the reaction is positive, then you are successful in your problem solving. It is always normal if the solution that you have chosen doesn't work out. When this happens, you can also brainstorm for other options and do not be hesitant to try it again. We cannot escape problems in life and it is important for you, children, to be well equipped with the skills on how to handle even life's simple problems. It doesn't matter how many times you failed in your problem solving. What matters is how you go about with the situation and how you cope up with it. Having a positive attitude is a good start in problem solving. This will make you into a strong, mature and responsible individual. For more transforming strategies for ADHD, visit http://askdoctorjohn.info/
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