What are Meredith Masony's signature techniques for managing kids fighting?

The available content I have here doesn’t spell out a formal “Meredith method,” but based on my work and what I share, my go‑to techniques when kids are fighting look like this:

1. Humor and honesty to defuse tension and remind us we’re all a mess together
2. Naming the chaos out loud instead of pretending it’s perfect
3. Clear, direct instructions (no sugar‑coating)
4. Letting kids work out small conflicts so they learn, stepping in when it crosses a line

What specific fighting scenarios are driving you the most nuts right now?