Conflict Resolution for Kids I
AUTHOR
have a tween and teen in my home now, and healthy communication has become so important to me. In all the stages of their growth so far, I’ve been able to tell them what to do, and they’ve obeyed (mostly). Rewards and grounding both seemed to work. But now? I need better tools in my parenting belt to communicate more effectively. I am using a lot of nice words here, aren’t I? Honestly, when there is conflict in our home, my kids want more than “the law of mom.” They want to know why. They want to understand and somewhat agree with what I am saying. So, I am trying to do better with conflict resolution in my home, and honestly it helps me outside my home, and will help them in their own lives. Parenting is tough stuff, right?!
LaVonne Long
58
JULY/AUGUST 2022
CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR KIDS
I have learned the hard way that conflict resolution best happens when tensions are not high. Everyone must take a break, come back later and discuss when we are not frustrated. We cannot communicate effectively when we are angry or hurt.
