Use humor to diffuse tense situations with your child from "summary" of Have a New Kid by Friday by Dr. Kevin Leman
When tensions are running high with your child, it's time to bring out the big guns - humor. Yes, you heard me right. Laughter really can be the best medicine in these situations. Think about it - when you're in a tense situation, a little humor can go a long way in breaking the tension and diffusing the situation. But how exactly do you use humor to diffuse tense situations with your child? It's all about finding the right balance. You don't want to make light of the situation or dismiss your child's feelings, but you also don't want to escalate the tension. Instead, try using humor to lighten the mood and shift the focus away from the negative emotions. One way to use humor is to make a joke or a funny comment that acknowledges the tension without adding to it. For example, if your child is upset about something, you could say something like, "Wow, it looks like we've got...
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