
YOUR PERSONALIZED TELL PLAN

6 Steps:
Step 1: Who? | |
Step 2: What? | |
Step 3: How? | |
Step 4: Supplemental Strategies | |
Step 5: Where and When? | |
Step 6: Responses and Replying | Follow the 4 Guiding Principles. |
4 Guiding Principles:
- Guiding Principle 1: Be honest, do not lie or omit information, and do not mislead your child.
- Guiding Principle 2: Remain open, stay calm and focused, express support, and remain non-judgmental.
- Guiding Principle 3: Use age appropriate language for your child’s age.
- Guiding Principle 4: Stay on the journey.
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