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Sibling rivalry: Handling sibling fights so everyone wins – Part 2

by Amy McCready

Part 2: Three strategies for sibling peace.

Now 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 battling it out over whose turn it is to [...]

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Sibling rivalry: Handling sibling fights so everyone wins – Part 1

by Amy McCready

Part 1: Why can’t they get along?

Nothing grates on parents’ nerves quite so much as the sounds of our kids’ bickering coming from the next room—unless it’s the shouts of “Moooommmmm, he hit me!” that often follow. While the occasional disagreement is normal, and even healthy, true sibling rivalry is a highly emotional issue that [...]

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Milk, a Post-It Note and Sibling Rivalry

by Amy McCready

“It’s your turn to get the milk.” “I got the milk last time.” “No you didn’t – I got it – it’s your turn.”
This is the lovely sibling banter that used to precede many a meal at the McCready house.
A little background…our kids are huge milk drinkers and we keep [...]

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