Restorative Practices at Home

  • Restorative practices at home focus on having positive approaches to building and maintaining relationships, resolving conflicts, and fostering accountability and empathy among individuals. At home, this can include taking responsibility for keeping spaces clean, for the choices made, having positive relationships with family and friends, and being respectful of those around us.

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  • Practices Examples

    Fair Process

    An opportunity to be heard and involved

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    Involve the child in decision-making for:

    Making grocery list

    Family outings

    Daily or weekly chores

    Meal planning

    Clothing and shoe purchases

    Engagement Window

    Create a collaborative environment where the child is heard, seen, valued, and respected for different perspectives

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    Share responsibility in:

    Doing chores (i.e., laundry or yard work)

    Grooming

    Recreation

    Cooking

    Traditions

    Encourage:

    Using circles when making family decisions

    Resolve problems peacefully

    Gardening

    Hobbies

    Fitness Routines

    Affect, Feelings and Emotions

    Recognize that all feelings matter and can and should be expressed in healthy ways

    psychology of affect

    Encourage:

    Manners

    Say "I apologize" or "I am sorry"

    Empathy and kindness

    Inclusivity

    Mutual respect

    Boundaries

    Dignity for all

    Family Circles

    Quality time for quality talks

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    Be intentional about having:

    Family discussions where all voices are heard

    Impromptu conversations that are warm, express care, challenge growth and has shared power

    Circles can be done during the ride home, and when sharing a meal