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Articles on Siblings
Siblings. Their relationship defines so much of the family experience. One minute, they love each other. The next, they’re squabbling — and often parents are pulled into the mess. Expert advice for parents about how to handle sibling rivalry, the (seemingly endless) bickering, and lots more.
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I imagined our new babysitter, already in-house and delightfully available to watch his 9- and 11-year-old brothers.[more...]
07 May 2018
I spent months preparing my daughter for her departure, but I didn't realize the impact it would have on her siblings.[more...]
18 Apr 2018
It's tempting, but is it a good idea? How to make babysitting work for teens and encourage younger sibs to cooperate.[more...]
06 Jul 2017
Siblings sharing a bedroom isn't always fun. But your teen can share space peacefully - and learn valuable life skills, too.[more...]
01 Jun 2017
Dealing with sibling rivalry can be exhausting for parents. We have expert advice for parents on how to help.[more...]
12 May 2017
Cleetus, Splunk, Laineybird, Birdy - why do families give each other silly nicknames, anyway? [more...]
27 Apr 2017
What to do when a kid repeatedly rebukes a sibling’s attempts at affection and connection?[more...]
29 Jun 2016
She's smarter than math at me! He's better at sports! Our expert has ideas for how to handle sibling competition.[more...]
11 Sep 2015
If you say you never fight with your siblings, you're probably lying! [more...]
23 Jan 2015
The grass on his side of the fence always seemed greener . . . until I realized it wasn't.[more...]
24 Dec 2014
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