multiple times, so that they can get a feel for it and process what we are inviting them to do without being put on the spot. next time you want to help them with say, washing their face, for example, pick a time when your child is giving you a green light and do something like this. say, “you know what? i feel like i want to wash my face right now! i haven’t done it today and it feels sticky, oh this is going to be awesome!” if they are in the bathroom at the time and they can see it, that would be ideal but if not you 