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Long-distance directions grow out of a combination of obstacles and circumstances, like stairs, large houses, and parents who are multitasking. They have a lot in common with the Drive-By approach described above. At first glance, it seems easiest to just shout out a direction from wherever you may be. The problem is that these kinds of directions are easy for children to ignore. We also do this with our partners.

Mom calls from another room: “Cara . . .”

(No response.)

Mom calls again, louder this time: “Cara. . . Cara! Do you hear me?”

Cara irritably answers: “What?”

Mom calls: “Help your brother and come down for breakfast!”

(No response.)

Mom calls again: “Cara! Cara! Do you hear me? Cara!”

Unless your child is in the habit of cooperating under most circumstances, stop what you're doing and take the time to deliver your message in person. Personal delivery has the added advantage of enabling you to stand and hold, which adds extra strength to your direction.