The Peace Rug: Helping kids learn the right way to diffuse bullying and conflicts.

Family life is tough these days. Sometimes it seems as though peace and harmony are impossible. Stress, frustrations, irritations, hurt feelings, inability to communicate, and other issues come up and we often get angry instead of trying to find a way to work things out.

When children are irritable and teasing and fighting with their siblings, it's sometimes hard to find a peaceful solution. We want simple answers that don't take a lot of time to learn.

The Peace Rug could make a difference in your home today.

It only takes 15 minutes to teach your children how to use The Peace Rug. Once they have practiced using it for a few weeks, they can then manage their problems with each other and the ongoing stress of "refereeing" is over.

What Other Parents Are Saying About The Peace Rug Curriculum

Connie, children ages 19, 23, 25:   "I am enjoying the relationships with my children more. The boundaries are better set regarding responsibility. As a result, I am less controlling and allowing my children to be responsible for their own choices."

Kelly, children ages 10, 21, 24:   "They feel more accepted and can feel the real love I have for them."

Pam, children ages 16 and 20:   "It (The Peace Rug) solves problems without scarring the people involved and improves relationships. I am working on responding to negative situations without blaming and without trying to force control. It's a great feeling when I can handle a situation correctly."

Fiona, two children in high school:   "We can talk without arguing."

Bonnie, children in upper elementary, middle and high school:   "My children really love to use The Peace Rug! We don't go around "wounding" each other and not even realizing we are doing it."

John, children ages 10 and 7:   "I've got a really hot temper. The Peace Rug has let me say what really irritates me without my blowing up at my kids. It took a couple of weeks for me to realize it was working. It's more than a time-out - we really solve our problems."

Angela, kids 6, 7, and 14:   "Who would think that a rug and some words could make a difference? Trying to get 3 kids off to school started with arguing and continued when they got home. Now if something happens and we start to fight, one of the kids will just say, "Mom, it's Peace Rug time," and even the tone of my voice changes. Mornings aren't bad anymore."

Tom, boys 15 and 17:   "Why didn't I have The Peace Rug when my boys were younger? Would have saved so many hurt feelings and anger - not only between them but for my wife and me. At least now we can talk respectfully to each other!"

Dan, 2 sons - 9 and 11:   "My dad was a really angry and critical man and I've done the same to my boys. My wife heard about The Peace Rug and got one. I wasn't going to use it but one day, I really exploded and almost hit one of them. Something had to change. We all learned what The Peace Rug was about and how to use it. Now, if any of us get mad, we can work it out. I don't want my boys to be like my old man and I think The Peace Rug is giving my family a new chance. I'm 40, a truck driver and over 250 pounds but I'm proud to say I'm using The Peace Rug."