Now Is the Time 275things, not with this child. And I know this is going to
sound crazy, but I had to start finding humor in my situ-
ation. It’s easy to get so wrapped up in the moment. But
it’s the big picture that matters. I held my family to-
gether. My marriage survived. My other kids turned out
OK. And Jennifer is a wonderful young woman.”
If you’ve also been thinking, “Shouldn’t all children be
raised this way?” the answer is “But of course.” You see,
while the CPS model has its roots in the treatment of ex-
plosive kids, it’s clear that it’s not just explosive kids who
need help identifying their concerns; taking another per-
son’s concerns into account; expressing frustration in an
adaptive manner; generating and considering alternative
solutions to problems; working toward mutually satisfac-
tory solutions; resolving disputes and disagreements
without conflict. All kids need help with these skills.
We have the technology: five pathways, three Plans,
and three steps for doing Plan B. If not now, when? If not
you, who?
Children do well if they can. If they can’t... well,
now you know what to do.