When you hear the word “conflict” in the context of kids, you might think of schoolyard bullies or having to ground your kid. However, children have their own disputes, ranging from toddler tussles over toys to digital duels between pre-teens. While they are undeniably challenging, conflicts provide kids the chance to learn life lessons. They encourage young minds to put on their detective hats, explore new perspectives, reevaluate old ideas, and even cement the bonds of friendship. Use the following strategies to equip your child with the superpower of conflict resolution. EMPOWER PEACEMAKERS Conflict resolution skills are the compass that guides kids through the maze of life’s disputes. Here’s a map to help your child navigate these tricky waters: A PARENT’S GUIDE TO PEACE Teach Kids to Navigate Conflict
• Speak Your Truth: Encourage your child to explain their side of the story in clear and simple words. Understanding each other’s viewpoints is key to conflict resolution. • Get Creative: Foster their inner Picasso of problem-solving. Encourage them to brainstorm solutions that cater to everyone’s wishes, like a culinary mastermind crafting the perfect dish. • Choose Respect: Teach your child the importance of treating others kindly, even when disagreements threaten to capsize the boat. These steps help kids patch up the current squabbles and cultivate emotional intelligence — a shield against future conflicts and a bridge to tolerance. FOSTER ‘FUN’ CONFLICT-RESOLUTION EXPERIENCES IN THE HOME. Parents wield the magic wand in conflict resolution play. Organize family activities that mimic real-life conflict scenarios, like board games with rules that spark disagreements. These friendly bouts teach your child the art of keeping their cool under pressure. And don’t forget about the power of make-believe! Encourage your child to stage a conflict resolution drama. It’s not just fun; it’s a crash course in diplomacy.
• Pause and Reflect: Teach your child the art of taking a deep breath and calming the storm within. Reacting in a frenzy of anger is like tossing gasoline on a fire. Remember, every successful conflict your child conquers will give them confidence. By imparting these skills early on, you gift them tools for a lifetime of harmonious interactions, both personally and professionally. So, let’s embark on this valuable conflict resolution journey together — the world will be a better place. THE 4-1-1 ON 2 NEW PROTECTIVE LAWS New Year, New Laws
As we embark into the New Year, we aim to highlight the significance of two recently enacted laws with potential implications for you. Effective as of Jan. 1, these legislations necessitate attention and understanding to ensure you are well-informed and compliant with the evolving legal landscape. DISCRIMINATION PROTECTION Assembly Bill 2188 will protect some workers who use cannabis recreationally off the clock. This law will not protect construction workers, federal employees, and those who otherwise work in positions that require federal background checks. This bill was added under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, which prevents employers from discriminating against employees. Though employers can still test you for THC, the main ingredient in cannabis that is a marker for impairment, this new law stops your employer from discriminating if any is found. THC is often found in the body up to three weeks after its usage, so this law can ensure that any findings won’t lead to
discrimination in the workplace long after consumption. Employers can still declare the workplace a drug and alcohol-free zone, and employees still cannot use cannabis or any drug while on the clock. PREVENTING PRETEXT STOPS SB50, authored by Senator Steven Bradford, was passed in the Senate in May 2023 but has stalled in the Assembly and will be further debated next year. This bill aims to stop pretext stops. These stops allow police to stop a driver without giving an explanation or the ability to provide a misleading one. Officers often look for minor infractions like a broken taillight or decor on a rearview mirror to search the vehicle, and these stops frequently occur in areas with high minority populations. While the entire state hasn’t banned pretext stops, Berkeley, San Francisco, and Los Angeles have banned them. Thanks to law AB2773, police must share why the driver was stopped unless an officer “reasonably believes that withholding the reason for the
stop is necessary to protect life or property from an imminent threat.”
These two laws are just some of the many Governor Newsom has signed into effect for 2024; feel free to call the office for further information on these laws and how they may protect or affect you.
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