There are 6 steps to use when children’s fighting escalates. For more information, read Becky Bailey’s wonderful book Conscious Discipline. Ryan hits Jacob. Step 1: Attend to Jacob first (see the article “Assertiveness or Bullyproofing Your Child”) but then focus on Ryan. Step 2: Say…
Children who bite, hit and scratch often need to work on the following skills: language, self-awareness and emotional self-regulation. As a parent, you can help by giving your child more attention, reducing screen time and learning more about developmentally appropriate expectations. Kids often fight and…