Parenting Children - September 16, 2012

Day 33 - Relationships with siblings and other children Part II

Parenting Children Ages 0-10

2. Don't try to arbitrate every fight

• give them space to work out their own disagreements
• remain impartial- don't always blame the older child or jump to conclusions
• intervene if they are hurting each other
• don't allow unkind words or bullying
• think ahead for regular issues that cause disputes: take turns when possible

Question:
What are the main causes of arguments between your children? Or between your only child and his/her friends?

From Series: "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"

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  1. Reassuring
  2. Giving advice
  3. Intellectualizing
  4. Going off on a tangent
  5. Interrupting

 

  • these habits can prevent the speaker from saying what they’re feeling and they may eventually shut down
  • we need to listen first, before coming in with our contribution

Take a few moments to identify your particular bad habit and then discuss this with your husband or wife.