BIGFeels NYC
SEL Coaching
Taking Responsibility &
Making Good Choices
Teaching responsibility and empowering children to make good choices helps them better understand how their actions affect others, own their mistakes, and do what's right even when it's difficult. In turn, they build integrity and earn trust.
However, it can be challenging for children to learn these decision making skills, especially when emotions run high, they feel defensive about mistakes or peer pressure, or the right choice isn't obvious. This isn't a sign of bad character—these are developing skills that strengthen with practice, guidance, and the right support.
Through activities and coaching, BIGFeels NYC helps children across New York City develop their capacity to take ownership of their actions, make ethical choices, and stand up for what's fair.
How We Teach Children Responsibility & Good Decision-Making
Children practice four core abilities that support responsibility and ethical decision-making:
Coaching For Taking Responsibility & Making Good Choices
BIGFeels NYC uses evidence-based activities designed to strengthen responsibility and ethical decision-making:
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"What happened because...?" consequence discussions
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Consequence-mapping exercises (seeing ripple effects)
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Apology and making-amends practice
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Honesty role-play and truthful conversation practice
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"What would you do?" ethical scenario discussions
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Fairness and kindness reflection activities
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Standing up for others exercises
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Real-world responsibility practice (chores, commitments, promises)
We work with families to create custom strategies that honor your child's unique strengths and support their developing capacity to take responsibility and make good choices with confidence. View a sample intake report or book your free consultation below:
Related Responsible Decision Making Skills
Problem Solving & Planning
Thinking ahead, understanding outcomes, adapting when plans change, and approaching challenges strategically.
Active Listening & Following Instructions
Paying attention, keeping information in mind, and completing step-by-step tasks with focus.