Frequently, I receive calls on the Parental Support Line involving sibling rivalry conflicts. An important thing to remember is that sibling rivalry is a normal emotional state in children. Children compete with each other for their parent’s approval and affection. In fact, adult children still can feel competitive about their parents’ attention. One of our [...]
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Sibling Rivalry: Good Kid vs. Bad Kid
Friday, August 21st, 2009“F— You, Mom!” How to Stop Your Child from Cursing in Your Home
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009Don’t pick up that bar of soap yet! James Lehman, MSW has great advice for parents on what to do when their child has a foul mouth, from generalized cursing to verbal abuse.You: “Why didn’t you do your homework?”
Your child: “I hate f—— school. I hate my f—— teacher.”
You: “Don’t talk to me like that!”
Your [...]
The Lost Children: When Behavior Problems Traumatize Siblings
Thursday, June 25th, 2009Q: What do the other children in the family experience when they have a brother or sister who’s hostile or acts out chronically?
James:
It’s traumatizing when something hurtful happens to you, and you can’t control it, you can’t stop it, you can’t predict how hurtful it’s going to be, and you can’t predict when or [...]
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