10 Ways Parents Encourage Kids’ Quarrels

Sometimes parents unintentionally promote kids’ conflicts. For example, do you or a friend —

• have unclear rules about toy ownership?
• disregard children’s boundaries?
• respond more when children quarrel than when they cooperate?
• let unskilled kids “work things out?”
• disregard children’s feelings?

This Qwik Sheet lists what to avoid and then offers specific examples of how to increase cooperation.

Qwik sheet cost: $2.95

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