Sibling Rivalry
If siblings are having trouble sharing and getting along with each other, try the strategies in this article.
Each sibling develops at his or her own pace. Older children might have a sense of how to cooperate and share, while younger children aren’t as good at taking turns. It can be tough for an older child to accept that a younger sibling “just doesn’t know how yet.”
If siblings are having trouble sharing and getting along with each other, try these strategies:
- Encourage each child to actively work through a conflict. If one child says, “Jamie won’t let me use the markers,” you might say, “Have you tried asking her for the markers in a kind voice?” If one child tells her sibling to stop doing hurtful things and the other sibling doesn’t listen, you can step in and ensure that the mean behavior stops.
- After a conflict is resolved, talk together about how the situation might be handled in the future. You might ask, “What could you do the next time this happens?”
- Encourage kids to try to manage their feelings before they react. They can go to a quiet place and take deep breaths, wrap their arms around themselves in a hug to calm their bodies, or listen to some calming music.
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