Short-Term Conflict Resolution Techniques for Parents
Lorissa Gomez
It is only natural to want your child to be able to handle the inevitable conflicts that arise in family gatherings and other high-emotion large-group settings. The best time to start building those conflict resolution techniques was months ago. The second-best time is right now.
Importantly, kids can’t advocate for themselves when they don’t clearly understand the family expectations, the schedule, or who will be there, nor can they successfully regulate their emotions without a developed...