The goal of this tool to is to teach children what parents want, not what they don't want. For example, telling children that dirty clothes belong in the laundry basket is more effective than telling children to stop leaving their clothes on the floor. State what you want, not what you don't want. Huddling is a quick form of meeting between the parent and the child to set up a plan of action. It can occur at any time or place.
Football players huddle before each play they make on the playing field.
This makes sure that everyone knows what the plan is and what is each persons part. Parents can stop before going into the store with a quick huddle to discuss the rules about being in a store. They can huddle inside the store to review the plan and set up a new one if the current one isn't working. Encouraging teamwork is an important social skill and will increase a parents feeling of competence and control. Job Descriptions ensure that a child understands what is expected of them when performing a chore or job at home.