Timeline for 6 year old daughter's friend chronically mean to my 7 year old daughter
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May 9, 2017 at 19:07 | comment | added | sharur | +1 for giving Alyssa her own toys, and control over them. | |
May 9, 2017 at 18:53 | vote | accept | Dad of two Grade-School Girls | ||
May 9, 2017 at 18:53 | comment | added | Dad of two Grade-School Girls | Upon reflection, while I typically get along very well with kids (including Scarlett's siblings) because of the situation (despite my efforts) I do not behave toward Scarlet as I do with other kids and she senses this and has been somewhat standoffish with me. So I decided to experiment yesterdy at school pick up by asking Scarlett for a hug as I always do with Alex and Alyssa and after a moment of hesitation she leaned in and there was a palpable release of tension. My honest belief is that Scarlett is quite a good child and that I may able to guide friendlier conduct with Alyssa. | |
May 9, 2017 at 18:37 | comment | added | WRX | @DadoftwoGrade-SchoolGirls If I helped even a little, that thrills me to bits. Sometimes just being 'removed' from a problem can help us other people. I hope you'll continue to participate here and I am also certain that your experiences will help other people with questions. Don't hesitate to add your own insights. Thank you. | |
May 9, 2017 at 18:31 | comment | added | Dad of two Grade-School Girls | Willow. Many thanks for your thoughtful response which articulates in an organized manner what we have been attempting to do but in a somewhat more haphazzard inexperience manner. I have already deliberately applied some of your enumerated sugggestions and it the instant result was quite remarkable. Eg When I was driving back from school with the girls yesterday from school Alyssa was in front with Alex and Scarlett in the back playing and I gave Alyssa my phone to play with and to call Scarletts mum to let her know we were dropping her off. Alyssa's face lit up in both instances ... | |
May 8, 2017 at 12:27 | history | answered | WRX | CC BY-SA 3.0 |