My kiddo, five, attends (almost done) a Montessori daycare where they have a little nook where they go for complete quiet--just time for themselves to think things over. Without even telling her to build one, she built one in our living room and she heads there whenever frustrated and comes out on her own once ready to go on with the day.
This perspective on apologies and conflict resolution really is refreshing. What's important to understand is that, with a focus on kids, forcing them to apologize is frequently insincere and does not teach them valuable skills for healthy relationships. I loved the ideas about techniques, like sportscasting and the peace table, that help children express their feelings and understand each other better. By being open to good communication and self-reflection, we give our kids tools to handle conflicts with empathy and responsibility. Thank you for sharing these deepening strategies; that is a good reminder on how to teach children authentic conflict resolution methods.
The Peace-whatever is an excellent route.
My kiddo, five, attends (almost done) a Montessori daycare where they have a little nook where they go for complete quiet--just time for themselves to think things over. Without even telling her to build one, she built one in our living room and she heads there whenever frustrated and comes out on her own once ready to go on with the day.
I love the peace rose. Actually this whole article just makes sense.
I treat my 2 years old son exactly this way, narrating the situation, the feelings, the consequences.
A few days ago, he naturally said: "I am upset because I wanted to play with Play-Doh."
I was just amazed at this.
Thanks for the shoutout! I appreciate it.
This perspective on apologies and conflict resolution really is refreshing. What's important to understand is that, with a focus on kids, forcing them to apologize is frequently insincere and does not teach them valuable skills for healthy relationships. I loved the ideas about techniques, like sportscasting and the peace table, that help children express their feelings and understand each other better. By being open to good communication and self-reflection, we give our kids tools to handle conflicts with empathy and responsibility. Thank you for sharing these deepening strategies; that is a good reminder on how to teach children authentic conflict resolution methods.