How Do You Handle Conflicts With Your Kids?

When you and your children are in conflict how do you usually handle it? Are you a director, collaborator or perhaps you’re an avoider? In Battles, Hassles, Tantrums & Tears, authors Susan Beekman and Jeanne Holmes list five styles of solving conflict that most parents fall into. Read on to see which type of parent you are. (1) Director- This type of parent tells their children what to do, in fact, demands that their children do what they think is right. It is useful when an immediate action is needed or when a child needs a clear limit. If you … Continue reading