EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 17 MIN
Reflections on what we need to teach our kids about conflict (which also applies to adults)
from Reflective Parenting by Curious Neuron · host Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I reflect on what it really means to teach children how to handle conflict. Drawing from my own experience coaching my seven- and nine-year-old sons through months of sibling conflict, I share practical ways to help children slow down, communicate their needs, listen to one another, and take responsibility for their part.Here are the 3 reflections you can discuss with your kids after they had conflict:What could I have said or done differently to de-escalate this argument?Did I give the other person space to talk and explain themselves?What part of this conflict do I need to own? (ways I escalated the argument)Don't miss my Tedx Talk!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDYJFY_9K9E&t=19sSupport the showJoin the Reflective Parent Book Club for only $9.99 for the year: https://reflectiveparentclub.circle.so/checkout/reflective-parenting-book-clubWatch my Tedx Talk on YouTube called The Over-Educated, Emotionally Underprepared Parent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDYJFY_9K9E&t=19sGrab my course for $99, The Emotionally Aware Parent: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/Doors open to join the next 8-week training (Starts Oct 12th) here https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I reflect on what it really means to teach children how to handle conflict. Drawing from my own experience coaching my seven- and nine-year-old sons through months of sibling conflict, I share practical ways to help children slow down, communicate their needs, listen to one another, and take responsibility for their part. Here are the 3 reflections you can discuss with your kids after they had conflict: What could I have said or done differently to de-escalat...
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