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The Apology and Repair Plan

Own the action. Put something right. Follow through.

10–15 minutes, with an adult’s helpFree · Two-page fillable PDF

Companion to How to Teach Children to Apologize and Repair the Harm.

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Example: I scattered the puzzle pieces. My sibling lost work and time. I collect the pieces now, ask whether help rebuilding is welcome, and leave the puzzle alone until invited. An adult checks that the pieces were returned.

01Name what happened

Describe the action you are responsible for, without turning it into a label.

02Hear the impact

Listen before deciding that an apology has finished the matter.

03Agree on the repair

Choose a reasonable action that addresses the harm.

04Check the follow-through

Review the action without using the old mistake as a family label.