Use humor to diffuse tense situations from "summary" of Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood by Jim Fay,Charles Fay
When things start to get tense with young children, it can be tempting to resort to yelling or threats to try to regain control. However, using humor can be a much more effective way to diffuse these situations. Children respond well to humor because it helps to lighten the mood and shift their focus away from whatever was causing the tension in the first place. Humor can help to break the cycle of power struggles that can often occur between adults and children. By injecting some levity into the situation, you can create a sense of connection with the child and show them that you are not taking things too seriously. This can help to defuse their defensiveness and open up lines of communication. One way to use humor to diffuse tense situations is to make light of the behavior that is causing the tension. For example, if a child is refusing to clean up their toys, you could pretend to be a toy yourself and say something like, "Oh no, don't put me away, I'm too much fun to play with!" This can help the child see the situation...
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