Comments on: Sibling Rivalry: Why Can’t They Get Along?

By: Travel Battles … Don’t Make Me Stop This Car!

Travel Battles … Don’t Make Me Stop This Car! — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:06:27 +0000

[...] nothing more frustrating than trying to get from place to place in your busy day with sibling fighting and bickering in the [...]

By: Minimize Sibling Rivalry and Competition

Minimize Sibling Rivalry and Competition — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:08:13 +0000

[...] truth is, children have a natural sense of rivalry. Sibling rivalry can’t be eliminated completely but you can minimize it and I’ll teach you pitfalls to [...]

By: Parenting Questions Answered

Parenting Questions Answered — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:20:19 +0000

[...] are a number of strategies to address sibling fighting – all of which are discussed in Session 5 of the online course. Begin by ignoring the fighting as [...]

By: Milk, a Post-It Note and Sibling Rivalry

Milk, a Post-It Note and Sibling Rivalry — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:35:44 +0000

[...] Session 5 of Positive Parenting Solutions Online we know that the best strategy to deal with sibling rivalry, fighting and jealousy is to stay OUT of their [...]

By: Webinar Questions Answered from 2-18-2010

Webinar Questions Answered from 2-18-2010 — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:33:24 +0000

[...] However, the first born frequently feels “dethroned” when the new baby arrives (regardless of how many years in between) and his sense of “belonging” may be negatively affected. Very often older children revert back to baby-like behaviors because she sees that the baby gets a lot of attention for crying, fussing, messing the diaper, etc. It makes perfect “sense” from the child’s perspective: Baby gets a lot of attention when she whines and fusses, I’ll try that too!” This is also the birth of a good sibling rivalry. [...]

By: “Date Night”

“Date Night” — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:21:54 +0000

[...] the child an opportunity to have mom or dad ALL to himself. He doesn’t have to compete with a sibling or your spouse for your time and attention. It’s a HUGE dose of positive [...]

By: Teaching a tattler

Teaching a tattler — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:16:18 +0000

[...] focus on solutions to his problem. What ideas do you have to help him out?” If it’s a simple sibling argument, reply with, “I have confidence that you two can work it out.” Then, give them a chance to do [...]

By: Teaching a tattler

Teaching a tattler — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:14:05 +0000

[...] reasons. At times, they just want our attention. Other times, kids play the “parent” to their siblings as a way to feel more important or mature. At the heart of many tattling situations, however, is [...]

By: A True Heartfelt Apology

A True Heartfelt Apology — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:45:16 +0000

[...] know the drill…child does something unsavory to a sibling or friend and mom/dad require that an apology be issued. The child grudgingly complies with a [...]

By: Sibling rivalry: Handling sibling fights so everyone wins.

Sibling rivalry: Handling sibling fights so everyone wins. — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:05:21 +0000

[...] that summer is getting long and the kids have spent a lot more time with each other, sibling arguing, fighting and jealousy are likely on the rise. And chances are, you’re at your wit’s end! Whether your kids are [...]