Loving boundaries

Tag: conflict resolution

  • A three-question method for mediating conflicts between children

    When children are locked in an argument, adults often rush towards a solution. One child wants the toy, the other says it was theirs first, and the parent decides who gets it. That may end the incident, but it misses an opportunity to teach children how to understand conflict. A more useful approach is to…

  • Why pressure at mealtimes can backfire

    Food refusal can turn an ordinary meal into a test of wills surprisingly quickly. A child pushes the plate away, says they do not like the food or refuses to taste it, and the parent becomes increasingly determined to make them eat. A more constructive approach starts by reducing pressure. Explain what healthy food means…