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What should I do if my child gets “stuck” in a game or doesn’t know what to do next?

First—totally normal. Getting stuck is part of learning.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Try this in the moment

  • Pause and breathe together (a calm reset helps)

  • Ask: “What have you tried so far?”

  • Ask: “What’s one small step we could try next?”

  • Encourage: “It’s okay to try again—mistakes help us learn.”

If your child feels frustrated

Try turning it into a team moment:

  • “Want to solve this together?”

  • “Let’s try a different idea.”

Keep an eye out for hints through highlights and other queues.

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