Guest Post By Alissa Marquess of bouncebackparenting.com When my three kids are getting along, helping each other and playing nicely together, I feel a sense of peace. Usually, not long after this, I hear screaming from the other room and then … Continue reading
Tag Archives: sibling rivalry
Sibling Rivalry: Abigail and Elle Talk Soothing Sibling Battles with Evie Granville
This week we’re replaying a wonderful podcast we recorded on sibling rivalry with Evie Granville of Modern Manners for Moms and Dads. Join us as we decode what’s driving the behaviors between Evie’s two children, and share with here how … Continue reading
5 Parenting Tricks to Keep Your Halloween Happy
Halloween is a time for fun, thrills and excitement, but it’s also a time for costumes, candy and chaos. No wonder children can become a little ghoulish. If you don’t want to morph into a monstrous mama or papa, try these … Continue reading
Why Must My Kids Hit Each Other?
Hitting, it’s the worst! Especially to see your own children hit one another. My girls use to get physical the moment there was any sort of kafuffle. The Old Me would threaten, “You hit your sister again and you won’t be able to go to the park later!” It worked in the very short term, but they always seemed to resort to hitting again.
Using Play to End Sibling Rivalry
I could let my son continue to show me his impulse to interfere with his sister and I didn’t have to yell at him or tell him he was a “bad” kid. I knew there was nothing wrong with my son just because he wasn’t feeling connected and his impulse control was impaired. He needed connection first, before he could have good impulse control.
Stopping Sibling Rivalry
A playful way to resolve sibling conflict can go a long way toward a happy, cooperative family life.
Nighttime Farting Dissolves Tension
After a weekend together, my husband and I were putting our kids to bed. The lights were out, but my 5-year-old was not settled; he was making a raspberry noise. This annoyed his brother, my 9-year-old, who shouted, “Be quiet! … Continue reading
School Success Through Listening Time
I kept listening to my children because I saw their positive transformation and because we felt closer even though it wasn’t easy to do. I kept listening because I gradually remembered and worked on my childhood and came to think I would have liked it if I had been listened to back then.
How A Gentle Approach to Aggression Made Our House a Home
I was so sad when they were not getting along and my oldest was hitting and biting, particularly because I had read so many books and was from the beginning practicing attachment parenting and positive discipline.
Helping my Child Become Who She is Meant to Be
I wasn’t sure if she would be different after in the days following, but now that a few weeks have passed I can tell you the answer is yes…My frenetic daughter, whom people often would suggest was hyperactive, is now calm and even-keeled. She remains an energetic, highly curious child, but no one would ever use the word hyperactive.
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