Impactful Strategies To Help A Young Child Learn To Share

I remember so clearly 7 years ago, wanting to practice this respectful approach to sharing I learned with my toddler daughter. But was waiting for a like-minded family to practice with (so not to ruffle any feathers!). I formed a playgroup with some inspiring moms (here is how I did it) and Nichole was the first mom to join me.

We both nervously tried to sportscast the toy struggle happening before us, being new to this idea. My 18 month old daughter and her 19 month old son were both pulling on shovel, looking frustrated and their faces turning red.

Nichole and I each went closer to both children and neutrally said, “You are both pulling on the pink shovel, you both want it… (blocking any hitting)… I can’t allow any hitting…. I can see how frustrated you are…there are other shovels, but you both want this one… hmmm.”

When our toddlers worked it out in their own special toddler way, we grabbed one another’s hands with huge smiles. This started a beautiful friendship that I still hold dear in my heart!

A learning experience for us all. Truly!

I dedicated two more fascinating years to respectful parenting training, along with many rich experiences in between. Below are a few ways you can support your child in learning how to share. I went into more detail in this video about sharing, if you’d like to learn more. These strategies have helped my children become innately generous and caring, and I wish the same for your family as well!

I hope you enjoyed this post, sister. I'd love to know how’s sharing going in your neck of the woods? Have you found a sportscasting buddy to try this approach out with?

 Jesse xo

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