I started a thing called the "band of brothers" for my boys this summer. I sat them down and discussed with them what it really means to be brothers. I gave each of them a rubber arm band that identified them as part of a team. Every single time an argument starts, I gather all 3 together to sort it out and remind them that they are a "band of brothers."
I admit I was getting really sick of my own speech, but slowly things have really started to turn around. Over the last few weeks I've noticed a willingness to work things out for themselves and a tolerance for quirky behavior. I'm hopeful that it will continue, it's definitely an improvement over the past!
I LOVE this! My sons are young still and my new matra for them (for the whole family right now) is "Kind words, gentle voices" esp when they are speaking to each other. but I so love the band of brothers - I am so stealing this idea! thanks
