Siblings

Baby Bear Helps Out

August 17, 2010

Recently, I had one of those parenting moments when I was witness to a memorable, touching exchange between two of my three sons that made me think, “oh yeah, that’s why I had more than one child.” It was a scene that I will always remember but I am fairly sure it has already been [...]

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I’m A Big Brother! Adjusting to a New Baby

July 1, 2009

If you want your children to adjust to a new baby, there are some specific areas you have to be careful about, and some specific things you can do. The following are five tips for helping older siblings adjust to life with baby: 1. Plan for baby. The more you plan the better the adjustment [...]

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Tips on Helping Older Siblings Adjust to Life with Baby

June 30, 2009

Having a new baby in the house can be a big change for everyone, but it generally affects older siblings more, as they start to get less attention. The following is a few tips for how to help older siblings adjust to life with baby without resentment, etc. 1. Include them. Your baby is a [...]

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Life with Baby: For the Older Siblings

June 29, 2009

The following are some great tips for helping older siblings adjust to life with a new baby: 1. Read books to your child about other kids who have had a new baby come into their home. There are several books available that focus on the changes and excitement of having a new brother or sister. [...]

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5 Ways to Help Siblings Get Along

June 4, 2009

Sibling rivalry is a subject that most parents are not well equipped to handle. They simple assume that when brothers and sisters are part of a family they just will get along. Sadly, this subject is prone to evoke self-doubt, public embarrassment and extreme criticism. Parents may ask, “Why do my kids always fight?” “What [...]

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Parents’ Role Regarding Sibling Rivalry

April 3, 2008

Many books have been written on the topic of minimizing sibling rivalries. Therefore many different opinions and suggestions exist. It is impossible to give a text book response to exactly what the parent is responsible for controlling when it comes to sibling rivalries. However, it can be said that it is the parent’s role to [...]

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