As the back-to-school season approaches and parents rush to stock up on school supplies, it’s important to also consider preparing children to navigate the social challenges they may face in the new school year. Conflict resolution is a crucial skill that can help kids successfully navigate encounters with new friends, conflicts with peers, and interactions with teachers and school staff.

Parents have a responsibility to teach their children that it’s never okay to resort to yelling, fighting, bullying, or name-calling, even in the face of unjust or disrespectful behavior. Instead, children need to be equipped with proper social skills to effectively handle conflicts.

Educational school assembly performer, Doug Scheer travels throughout the Midwest and Eastern states with a 45 minute assembly show called, The Adventures of Les Trouble,PI (Problem Investigator). This exciting program has  been seen in thousands of elementary schools over 35 years, teaching conflict resolution techniques.

 Their four-step problem-solving process includes getting the facts, expressing feelings, brainstorming solutions, and negotiating a win-win outcome.