Bucket Emptying: When Siblings Get Physical

Do your kids like to play rough?

Can they take it too far until one of them gets hurt?

Do arguments quickly escalate into physical fights?

You're not alone! Most parents with multiple children will experience this at some point, so in this week’s bucket emptying episode, I explain what you can and should do when siblings get physical, and share some quick tips you can use right away.

We explore how you can effectively diffuse a physical altercation between your children, and also help them to manage any big emotions which might be causing their physical outbursts.

Highlights from this episode:

01:46 - Stop the fight as soon as possible

03:42 - Put physical space between your children

05:12 - Judge the fight, not the people

07:47 - Talk it through

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