Practice family rules that help avoid conflict such as waiting your turn, knocking on closed doors before entering, not interrupting someone who is busy, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nSolving Disagreements Respectfully<\/p>\n
Children in a Montessori class learn ways to resolve conflict and hurt feelings. At home, similar methods can be implemented. Teach your children to be verbal rather than physical in these situations. For example, “Your brother knocked down your blocks? Look in his eyes and tell him how you feel.”<\/p>\n
Your children can learn how to resolve disagreements without you. In some schools and families, the offended child begins by presenting the other child with a “peace rose,” signaling the need to resolve the hurt feelings. Then they take turns stating what happened and how they feel. The goal is to understand and feel friendly again. You might use some designated token in your home such as an artificial flower or heart paperweight just for this purpose.<\/p>\n
When conflicts arise, ask children to “work it out among yourselves.” If they are unable to do so, rather than take sides, set appropriate limits. For example, you might temporarily separate the children and put the blocks away for the rest of the day.<\/p>\n
Spreading Good Feelings<\/p>\n
Learning basic polite behavior makes everyone feel good. Good manners make day-to-day routines more pleasant. Your home’s atmosphere of love and respect creates kind, generous, and caring people. It really\u00a0is<\/i>\u00a0simple: When you treat children with respect, they learn respect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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