Mom has used the method for redirecting kids fighting since last summer -- entering the situation calmly, getting on their level, giving each equal friendly eye contact and touch and then holding out her hand for the toy, acknowledging them for giving it over and walking calmly away until they figure it out. She has been happy with the result and reports that it works the majority of the time. Last week the kids were fighting over a container with Chucky Cheese tickets. Mom walked into the room, ready to do what had now become her style of handling this situation. Before she did anything, her daughter handed up the toy saying, "Here Mom, you take this until we can work it out"! Shocked, mom took the toy thinking, "Hey, I’m supposed to say THAT!", but walked away smiling that her kids had REALLY learned how to work it out. Great Work MOM!!!!
Jana Cooksey - RCB Grad
