Family SEAL: Getting on and Falling out

Key ideas it is important to understand the thoughts and feelings of other people; it is important to recognise when your child is getting worked up; it is important to try and keep calm when your child is getting worked up; •listening to your child is important; children can be taught to solve their own problems peacefully. 1

Empathy …? 2

What do you think he is thinking and feeling? 3

What would you say? 4

Children learn by watching and listening! 5

One of our most important responsibilities as parents is to listen to our children, hearing not only the words, but the feelings behind the words…... 6

It is important to use your thinking brain when you are angry! Laura Aged 8 Anyone can become angry - that is easy. But to be angry, with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way - this is not easy.. Aristotle 7

What annoys you? 8

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Recap on key ideas it is important to understand the thoughts and feelings of other people; it is important to recognise when your child is getting worked up; it is important to try and keep calm when your child is getting worked up; •listening to your child is important; children can be taught to solve their own problems peacefully. 10

Ideas to try out Use your good listening skills; Help your child to practise their calming down approaches (when your child is calm); Practise Peaceful Problem Solving with your child. 11

Relaxation 12