There can be many reasons for sibling rivalry, but at the core of this rivalry is a common theme that one sibling feels as if he or she is the victim of the other sibling or is somehow “less than” the other sibling. As a result, one sibling believes they get less love from their...
Offers advice to parents on how to deal with sibling rivalry. Recognition of differences between children; Factors influencing the relationship among siblings; Avoidance of possible sources of conflict and tension; Development of a fair pattern of seniority; Ways of encouraging respect among children....
Sibling rivalry is natural, and can occur at any age, but there are things that parents can do to make sure resentments don't carry over into adulthood.
How to deal with sibling rivalry Importance of bonding with your baby Meet Julie Hale Snooping on kids Supporting kids through the divorce process Teaching children good values Julie Hale Progressive Mom Julie Hale, LMFT, RYT, is a psychotherapist in private practice on the Westside that ...
playmate and companion. There is value in learning to get along. She’s gotten used to, for example, his tendency to be louder than she is. “Some kids wouldn’t be able to handle all the noises he makes, but I have learned to deal with it.” And she has. And she is stronger ...
Sibling rivalry is always hard, especially when it becomes a big part of your life however, it is important to recognise and celebrate the differences between you and turn them into positives. Recognise that you are different people and where one excels, another may not and that is okay. ...
SIBLING RIVALRYParents should consider their relationship with each other. If they are often seen quarreling or bickering with each other, then children might interpret such behavior as also being acceptable for them. If parents use verbal or physical violence as a means of controlling children, ...
From supporting individuality to committing to transparency, guest correspondent Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, a New York Times bestselling author and host of “BDA Baby,” takes a deeper look for TODAY on how parents can handle sibling rivalries and ensure each child feels special and embraced.Oct...
Quality Time as the “Key” to Solving Sibling Rivalry In my new book, “Trials of the Working Parent,” I dedicate a whole chapter to discussing the importance of quality time. It is my belief that quality time is one of the best protective factors against sibling rivalries and jealousy,...
It takes time and you will need to stick with it. Before I tell you how to handle disrespectful behavior in your child, let’s talk a little about what’s going on with them. If your kid has suddenly started talking back, rolling her eyes and copping an attitude, as annoyin...