Arguing is normal! It’s a form of human communication. As parents, sometimes we don’t have the privacy we desire and we argue in front of our children. If we argue with respect, with calm tones, and we listen and work towards a resolution, then this is an opportunity for children to learn how to resolve conflict in a healthy way. When we argue with hostility, disrespect, and volatility we harm our children’s sense of security. Studies show that this may have a long lasting negative impact on chi