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‘I had it first!’ 4 steps to help children solve their own arguments

‘I had it first!’ 4 steps to help children solve their own arguments

All children argue. And while this can be tedious for parents and carers, it’s not necessarily a problem. Conflict can help develop social skills, including learning to negotiate, and accommodate the needs of others. But if the conflict is physical, if there is any distress, or if children are stuck in a loop of unproductive complaints […]…