May 15, 2023
Dear Berry Patch Families,
Family life is SO much more peaceful when everyone cooperates, right? Children need time and practice to learn to cooperate with both adults and children. The benefits are great when we all get along, knowing how to meet the needs of others as well as our own needs.
Family rules are a good place to start. A few positively phrased rules will do. For example, “We are kind to one another” is better than “No hitting” and covers a multitude of behaviors. Routines are good for children too, training kids to cooperate as responsible members of the family. Working together is the goal.
Try these additional tips to assist your children in developing a cooperative attitude.
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