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Three ways to soothe struggles between siblings
Whenever a child feels a scarcity of any resource - be it time, attention, property, love or focus - there will be a scramble to get it in whatever way works. Children also have an...
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My Child Won't Share!
Helping Children Learn That Sharing is Caring Sharing is a vital skill in children's social development, helping them build relationships and foster empathy. While young children may struggle with the concept, understanding their challenges and...
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It is Okay to be Me! Navigating Sibling Conflict
One challenge I had not anticipated as a new parent was learning to parent children who are very different from myself. Somehow, in my idealistic "pre-kids" life, I had anticipated that my future children would...
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Supporting Siblings in a Family of Challenging Behaviours
How can behavioural challenges impact the family? We recognise that behavioural challenges due to disability can be a source of significant difficulty for siblings and the entire family unit. The expectations on children, particularly those...
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How Birth Order Shapes Your Child's Personality and Development
The impact of a person's birth order is a significant factor in identity formation that parents often underestimate. The home environment profoundly impacts child development, with birth order influencing how parents and siblings treat each...
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The Surprising Ways That Siblings Shape Our Lives
Parents try everything to influence their children. But new research suggests brothers and sisters have their own profound impact. When I was 14, I spent most of my free time doing two things that I...
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Sibling relationships play a powerful role in shaping a child's social and emotional development. For parents and caregivers, understanding the dynamics between siblings is key to promoting harmony at home and fostering resilience. These relationships can be a source of lifelong friendship and support, but they can also be marked by rivalry and conflict if not guided positively. Encouraging young people to value each other's differences, communicate openly and resolve disputes respectfully, helps build strong sibling bonds. By creating a nurturing environment that avoids comparisons and recognises individual strengths, adults can help siblings grow into compassionate, cooperative and emotionally intelligent individuals.
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