Family Conflict - Sibling Disagreements: Understanding Family Conflict

Sibling Rivalry - Newborn Jealousy - Jealous Toddler
By na - Prepare your child for the new arrival from the very moment that you give him the news to help avoid the sibling rivalry jealousy issue. When you tell him that he is going to have a new brother or sister, let him know that this is his baby, too. During the remaining months, continue to speak of the baby as his. Encourage him to talk to the baby inside mommy's abdomen. Children have a great imagination. (Added: 23-Jan-2006 Hits: 717 )

Your Child | Sibling Rivalry
By University of Michigan - Sibling rivalry is the jealousy, competition and fighting between brothers and sisters. It is a concern for almost all parents of two or more kids. Problems often start right after the birth of the second child. Sibling rivalry usually continues throughout childhood and can be very frustrating and stressful to parents. There are lots of things parents can do to help their kids get along better and work through conflicts in positive ways. Read on for tips and resources to help you keep the peace at your house. (Added: 23-Jan-2006 Hits: 742 )

Practically Perfect Parenting: Sibling Rivalry
By na - Parents might expect sibling rivalry to occur within weeks of a new baby's arrival. This can happen. However, it is more common for sibling rivalry to occur when the baby is mobile and verbal. The older children see the younger children sitting in the high chairs that were theirs. They see the new babies wearing their old clothes, sleeping in their old cribs and playing with their beloved baby toys. To make matters worse, the older children see that baby babbling away at every opportunity, taking attention away from them. What an insult! (Added: 23-Jan-2006 Hits: 467 )

Sibling Rivalry and Fights - Toddler Family Life Article
By na - Sibling rivalry may be inevitable, but there are still ways to get our kids to show a little respect for one another. When it comes to relationships between siblings, most of us hope that our children have more good times together than bad. Still, expecting that brothers and sisters will never fight is probably unrealistic, according to Dr. Penelope Leach, renowned child psychologist and author. She says sibling rivalry is simply a fact of family life. "I think fights between siblings are inevitable. And there are phases when siblings actually enjoy fighting. Sometimes parents worry too much and intervene too quickly." (Added: 23-Jan-2006 Hits: 486 )

Living With Your Teenager - Dealing With Sibling Rivalry
By North Dakota State University - Parents of teenagers or preteens may be troubled by the amount of fighting, both verbal and physical, that goes on between their children. This is a common problem in homes with adolescents and one many parents find particularly difficult and upsetting. One father said, "They are constantly bickering and yelling. There's no peace in the house anymore. They won't listen to me, and nothing I do seems to have any effect on them. Why do they hate each other so?" If parents experience these kinds of problems and concerns, it may help if they try to gain a better understanding of sibling battles and then develop a plan for dealing with them in their home. (Added: 23-Jan-2006 Hits: 600 )

FamilyFun: Sibling Warfare
By Jan Faull - Sibling fighting ebbs and flows. Today it's between your two oldest, but when your baby starts to crawl they might gang up on him. When it comes to fighting among siblings, you have three options to use as you see fit (Added: 26-Nov-2003 Hits: 625 )

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