Bridging the Gap Between Brothers and Sisters
Sibling rivalries have existed for as long as families. Small arguments over who gets the remote control or who gets the last piece of pizza can occasionally turn into larger conflicts if they are not resolved. The good news is that sibling rivalry isn’t always negative. Actually, under the right direction, it can teach children valuable life skills like cooperation, empathy, and negotiation. Let’s look at how parents can create harmony out of rivalry, and even how siblings can do the same. 1. Understand the Root of the Rivalry Competition for love, attention, or recognition is a common cause...
Combating Sibling Rivalry – Turn Fighters Into Friends
How top Put a Ceasefire on Sibling Rivalry! Stop fighting! Share with your sister! If you are like me, you find yourself saying (or yelling) these phrases often. My research for this topic has been a personal one, as I have struggled with this issue with my own children. I wanted to find some answers for how to teach my children to be kind to each other and to share (at least a good amount of the time). The first thing you can do is to monitor your own tone and manner of speaking to others, including your spouse and children. Do you...
Top 4 Ways to Get Your Kids to Stop Fighting
Child development expert Robyn Silverman, Ph.D. arms parents with great tools for teaching their children how to settle sibling disputes and fight...
