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Happy Family Journey: Day 3 - Eliminating arguments

We are all different so it is natural to expect we won't always hold the same opinion about things. However these differences don't need to result in an argument. Seeing things from your child's perspective requires observation and attentive listening.

Complete the following activity to help bring more awareness to what is important to your child and, as a result, get more favourable responses to requests of them.

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1. When your opinion differs to your child, how might you be able to show respect for their point of view?

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2. When we make mistakes it's best to admit it quickly and emphatically. How could you react to a mistake your child has made that might help avoid an argument?

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3. Think about a time when someone else said or did something that helped to de-escalate an argument. Can you recall what they did that helped? 

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4. When making a request of your child, what could you say or do to get them to say "yes, yes" to you?

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5. What might you be able to do to let your child feel like the idea is his or hers?

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6. How might you be able to ask your child to do what you are asking of them, in a way that makes them feel valued and appreciated?

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