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Ten Things to Say to Reduce Conflict in Your Family

1. "Let's both take a ten-minute time out."

2. "How can we both get what we want?"

3. "Let's search for a solution together on this one."

4. "I'm willing to compromise. Are you?"

5. "Let's negotiate."

6. "What's your opinion?"

7. "Help me understand your point of view."

8. "How can we see this in a different way?"

9. "It feels like we're working against each other on this. Let's both remember we're on the same team here."

10. "I'd like your input on this."

from Parent Talk: How to Talk to Your Child in Language That Builds Self-Esteem and Encourages Responsibility by Chick Moorman

available from Personal Power Press at www.chickmoorman.com.

Pam Stout