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🤔What if instead of some complicated process or consequence, we just resolve situations by having our children re-do the scenario using the appropriate actions or words? This is effective as re-doing situations helps our children practice the skills we want them to demonstrate! 🧘If you are having to re-do a situation in which your child is very emotional, they may need time to calm down first – that is okay! 🙋‍♀️You can use this in so many situations! Let’s say they get mad when playing with their sibling and rip a toy out of their sibling’s hand. To re-do this situation, first ask them what they could do instead of throwing the remote. After they have identified a solution, let’s say they decided they could ask for a turn, have them hand the toy back to their sibling and then ask for a turn. 🌽This may feel corny for everyone at first – which is actually a positive! It helps reduce the tension and gets kids laughing instead of yelling. You may also find they are resistant – it does get better with time and practice. You can hold the boundary that they need to re-do the situation before you can move on to something else. 🧠Your child may need support in determining how to better solve the problem. While at times they may just be impatient or irritable, the purpose of this redirection is to build long-term problem-solving skills they do not currently have. If needed, offer two to three solutions they can choose from if they are unable to think of any on their own. Remember, you can still validate their emotions! 🎥This skill is one of many that is included in our parenting course! 🌟Follow @mindandchild for more!