Parenting Children - August 18, 2012

Day 6 – Practicing Healthy Relationships (and Parenting Alone)

Practicing: sibling-sibling (and other peer relationships) Children learn to relate through practicinq with brothers, Sisters, and friends
•  how to plan together
•  how to share
•  how to handle arguments
•  how to apologize and forgive

Question:
What could you do to invest in the various relationships in your family?

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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

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

 

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