Holding the Space: Supporting Children Through Conflict
From Keeping Current in Early Childhood Education by ECE Learning Unlimited
April 19, 2026 · 9 min · Season 1 · Episode 32
About this episode
This episode explores how educators can support children in navigating conflict independently, fostering confidence and problem-solving skills.
Send us Fan Mail What if the moments we rush to fix are actually where the deepest learning happens? In this episode, we explore how educators can step back and support children to navigate conflict on their own. Through practical strategies and grounded in child development theory, you’ll learn how to guide without taking over - helping children build confidence, empathy, and lifelong problem-solving skills.
Topics covered
- conflict resolution
- child development
- educator strategies
- empathy building
- problem-solving skills
Keywords
- conflict
- education
- child development
- empathy
- problem-solving
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