Children's problem-solving skills represent a key feature in the development of social competence (Denham et al., 2003;Goleman, 1994;Webster-Stratton, 1999). The power of problem-solving skills lies in three areas. First, these skills travel well with children. They can be used in any social situation to resolve any number of social dilemmas. Second, these skills are an excellent vehicle for preventing challenging behavior. Third, problem-solving skills allow children to quickly repair breaches in their relationships with peers. For example, breaches are occasioned by typical squabbles about toys, materials, turn taking, and so on.We also know a great deal about children who do not acquire problem-solving skills in the early childhood years. For example, we know that