How do you resolve a conflict

Two kids both want the same soccer ball—uh-oh, the world’s tiniest championship final. The first move toward solving it is to pause, cool down, and let each person explain what they need.

After a pause, the next step is finding a solution that works for everyone. A shared puzzle is a good reminder: every piece matters, and nobody has to win the puzzle table championship.

Once people start looking for a fair solution, it helps to name how they feel. These feeling cards make “frustrated” easier to spot—and much easier to talk about than a volcano-level grumble.