Nt1310 Unit 1 Study Guide

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Rules. Establish ground rules that everyone must abide by, such as no hitting, name-calling, teasing, or damaging one another’s property. Allow them the chance to voice their opinion on how these rules will be established and enforced. Dan Brennan, MD, suggests letting the children take part in the decision-making process gives them a sense of competence, letting them feel as if they have control over their own lives. (WebMD) We had rules in our home. We knew what they were, why they were there, and what would happen if we disobeyed those rules. This tip was invaluable to my parents, and any other parents, in my opinion. 2.Need, Not Equal. It is not practical to expect equality in a family. Each child is different with regards to interests, age, …show more content…

Allow children the chance to vent any negative feelings they may have about each other. Listen to what they have to say and acknowledge their feelings. If you grew up with siblings, share some stories from your own childhood of sibling conflicts.Consider using family dinners and family meetings as added opportunities for children to talk about,listen to, and work out sibling issues. (Mayo Clinic) Family meetings were frequent in our household. 4.Show Love. Give each child special time alone with you. Do special activities that play towards their individual and particular skills and interests. Assure them that you love them, you’re there for them and that they can come to you to talk about anything. (Mayo Clinic) 5.Battles. “Don’t get involved in battles.” (Mayo Clinic) Let them settle their own differences and encourage them to cooperatively and creatively resolve disputes. Brennan says, “If you must intervene, do so if and when you fear a child is in danger or hurt.” (WebMD) Early intervention doesn’t give them a chance to handle conflicts themselves. Prior to any kind of intervention or discussions about disagreements, it's a good idea to separate the children and allow for a cool-off

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