Jul 26, 2022
Mike adds moral development to the mix of conversations about conflict. When two children desire the beloved toy firetruck, they each feel morally correct in their right to possess it. Ross points out, in the eyes of the young child, "you want me to have that truck because I want to have it." Tom is concerned that our...
Jul 19, 2022
Tom proposes that there is a role for conflict in the classroom. Conflict could even be a learning tool. How much should adults intervene in children's conflicts? Ross wonders if our goal is to solve conflicts for children or to have them be ready to handle things when they get stuck. After all, there is no...
Jul 12, 2022
What can grownups do when they are having big feelings about children's gun play? How can adults keep their feelings in check so that they don't lay too many misconceptions on children's play? Is there a way to balance fantasy and reality so that children are allowed to process their own ideas through play?
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Jul 5, 2022
Conflicts will arise when we support children's need to engage in rough and tumble play. Good news: these social conflicts create the conditions for a culture of consent and empathy! Tom and Joey make the pitch for adults to join in the play. Mike reminds us that somebody's gonna cry, and that's a chance to build trust....