How to End Sibling Rivalry in 6 Simple Steps Why can’t they just get along?!? Let’s face it–no matter how nicely your kids are playing one minute, the next minute might bring tears, name-calling and even fights. If you have more than one child, it’s a guarantee–sibling rivalry WILL HAPPEN. But even though sibling fighting is a common occurrence in families, it can be difficult to manage if parents don’t have the right tools. I’ve been a parenting educator for 15+ years and have helped thousands of families resolve their sibling rivalry issues once and for all. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing your kids playing nicely together, and with the right tools, you can end those sibling feuds for good. (Well mostly for good, anyway!) After all, if the siblings are happy, mama is happy! Why Does Sibling Rivalry Occur? Try to see it from your kids’ perspective…your oldest child was once the sole focus of your attention. His requests were answered with haste and he didn’t have to share his time or toys with anyone. Then, his sister came along–a stranger to him, for all intents and purposes–and now mommy is slower to pour his milk because she’s … Continue reading Sibling Rivalry