The November “Tool of the Month” is “Take a Break.” This Tool can be helpful in times of frustration, sadness, excitement, and/or fatigue. A mental break may provide needed calm or energy. By taking a break from what we are doing, this allows us to refresh our thinking and help to discover another solution to a problem. Parents can guide younger children in when they may need a break and older children can begin to self-advocate when they may need this break.