Tonight with your 5 to 8 year old
The prompt
“What do you do if someone won't take turns with you?”
What to listen for
If they describe asking calmly, walking away, or getting a grown-up, they already have real tools for handling this common frustration without it turning into a blow-up.
If their answer involves grabbing, yelling, or giving up entirely, that's useful, honest information, a good moment to practice one calm phrase together ("can I go after you?") they can use next time.
If they say "I don't know," that's an invitation, not a failure, role-play it lightly together so they have something ready for next time.
What this tells you
This shows what tools they currently reach for when they feel overlooked, and where they might need a bit more coaching.