Posts Tagged ‘Sibling Rivalry’

Sibling Rivalry: Good Kid vs. Bad Kid

Friday, August 21st, 2009

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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Siblings at War in Your Home (Declare a Ceasefire Now)

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Sibling rivalry is normal in families with more than one child. It becomes a problem when one child bullies or dominates the other. It’s also a more complex issue than it first appears. On the surface, you have two kids who are “at war”—who bicker constantly and don’t get along. There can be many reasons [...]

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