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Trying out a New Technique

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 3:01:05 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
I learned a new "getting along" technique from Linda yesterday and thought I would try it out on the boys. I explained the details, and only have tried it once. Just now I heard Mark trying it out himself.

Mark: "Adam, don't throw sand on me!" (Louder) "Adam, don't throw sand on me!" (Pause) "Now's your chance to say 'I'm sorry.'"
(very short pause)
Adam: "I'm sorry."
Mark: "See, now no one has to get punished!"

I like.
Linda's suggestion is that this helps her kids stand up for themselves without escalating with fighting. ("Don't hit me!" rather than hitting back.) I thought it wouldn't hurt to give it a try.
I loved hearing Mark try it out.
We'll see where that goes.

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Thursday, May 21, 2009 5:54:32 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Don't forget the other huge plus...not having to listen to the tattling.
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