Sibling Rivalry: How to Minimize Them
Sibling rivalry are the most common thing among families. For those mothers with siblings, we know that sibling rivalry is something we have outgrown (if it was addressed properly). And don’t we look at it now in a funny way, remembering the stupid things we did? But for mothers, sibling management can be the most challenging task she will have to take care of. Here are a few practical tips to manage sibling rivalry:
- Although it is good to do things together, an occasional outing alone makes each child feel important.
- Take sometime to do a special project with each child alone.
- It is usual for kids to fight when it comes to food sharing. If there’s any dispute about the last portion of food, have one child divide it in half and the other child choose the portion he wants.
- A timer can be a neutral referee, it will be one of your most valuable tools. Use it to time turns when your kids are sharing something. Children tend not to resent a timer.
- When arguments persist, separate the children for a cooling off period. The buzz of a timer can signal the end of the period.
And one last thing, remember that it is not about any of your kids. Sibling rivalry is perfectly normal as part of growing up years.
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