059 - Sibling Rivalry

If you have perfect kids 👼🏾, then you don't need this episode. If you're like me, and your kids are GREAT but also fight, then this episode is for you! We learned so much studying this topic.  Why siblings fight It's normal! Life skills learned from sibling conflict Older teens vs. younger siblings How to handle things when fights occur Stay out of it as much as possible If needed, coach through conflict Don't take sides Model problem solving Do not tolerate violence or verbal abuse  How to help reduce future fighting Have equal treatment in the home Build family relationships Have open communication Resources: Sibling Conflict in Adolescence by Carl E. Pickhardt Ph.D., https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/surviving-your-childs-adolescence/201003/sibling-conflict-in-adolescence Teen and family relationships, https://www.mentalhelp.net/relationships/siblings/ Teenage Sibling Fighting, https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/behaviour/sibling-fights/sibling-fighting Sibling Rivalry, https://www.teentips.co.uk/videos/sibling-rivalry/