Parenting Siblings Without Rivalry

Full of humour and compassion, SIBLINGS WITHOUT RIVALRY challenges the idea that constant conflict between siblings is natural and unavoidable.

The #1 New York Times best-selling guide to reducing hostility and generating goodwill between siblings. Already best-selling authors with How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish turned their minds to the battle of the siblings. Parents themselves, they were determined to figure out how to help their children get along. The result was Siblings Without Rivalry. This wise, groundbreaking book gives parents the practical tools they need to cope with conflict, encourage cooperation, reduce competition, and make it possible for children to experience the joys of their special relationship. With humor and understanding—much gained from raising their own children—Faber and Mazlish explain how and when to intervene in fights, provide suggestions on how to help children channel their hostility into creative outlets, and demonstrate how to treat children unequally and still be fair. Updated to incorporate fresh thoughts after years of conducting workshops for parents and professionals, this edition also includes a new afterword.

From squabbling siblings to bosom buddies. Every parent's dream is within your reach. Constant bickering, hurtful name-calling, intense fighting over toys and your attention... Surely, this wasn't what you had in mind when you first found out you were giving your child a new sibling. When you dreamed of having a family, you probably imagined happy laughter, peaceful playtime, and generous sharing between your kids. Instead, what you got were frequent fights, shouting matches, and maybe some kicking or hair-pulling. No one wants to see their kids not getting along. Not only is this stressful for your kids, it's stressful for you as a parent too. It can be an added burden to keep breaking up arguments when you could be doing more productive tasks instead. There's also the worry that the constant conflicts will have lasting effects on your children's relationship, even up to adulthood. From resentment over a newborn baby, to toddlers struggling with sharing, and to unhealthy competition between your school-age children, each stage of childhood comes with its own set of problems. And each requires their own actions and solutions. If your stern reprimands and firm rules don't seem to be working, it might be time to try a different approach-one that doesn't focus on ending quarrels, but on making your kids closer to each other. In Parenting Siblings Without Rivalry, you will discover: How to equip your kids with the right skills to manage conflicts on their own, so you won't have to How to prepare your children for a new arrival in the family, regardless of their age, so they won't feel overlooked The essential family activity you should regularly schedule to defuse any issues before they escalate Why you shouldn't treat your children equally, and how to treat them instead How to handle your child's feelings of jealousy when one child needs or gets more attention than the others The nighttime routine that will build a lasting bond between siblings, even if they usually can't stand each other The surefire way to end any altercation over a coveted toy, without having to bribe or scold your kids Crucial mistakes you could be making that could fuel anger and resentment between your children And much more. Any relationship will come with its own issues and conflicts. No matter how close people are, inevitably, disputes will arise. And when it's kids that are involved, even the tiniest disagreement can intensify into a full-blown war. But when your children are guided on how to respond, and encouraged to communicate, the outcome doesn't have to be ugly. Raising kids who get along isn't easy, but it's also not impossible. Whether you're a blended family, a family with adoptees, or a family with a newborn baby, increasing closeness and minimizing discord is certainly achievable. And even if you've got more kids than you can handle-or if you're facing the challenging task of raising troublesome twins-this comprehensive guide has got you covered. Your kids can grow up to be the best of friends, but even if they don't, they can remain friendly and supportive of one another even when they have their own families. If you want your children to fight for each other rather than with each other, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.

"New stories & strategies based on ... 'How to talk so kids will listen & listen so kids will talk'"--Cover.

Most mothers and fathers are surprised at how different parenthood feels when the second child arrives. Even before the birth, a host of new questions arises: can you possibly love a second child as much as the first? Is it better to have them close in age or farther apart? What about sibling rivalry? In From One Child to Two, Judy Dunn gives parents all the information, emotional support, and reassurance they need to handle the stress -- and relish the joys -- of raising two children. An internationally recognized expert in the field of sibling relations, Dunn draws on her own decade-long study of siblings at home, as well as from extensive interviews and observations of parents and children. -- How the second pregnancy differs from the first -- How and when to break the news to the first child -- How to manage the days surrounding the birth, the hospital visit, and the crucial first month -- Being prepared for your firstborn's reaction to the new sibling by age group -- toddlers, preschoolers, or children in early elementary school -- How to cope with the new demands on your marriage -- The major milestones that families face together -- the changing role of fathers and grandparents, managing new schedules, and coping with parental burnout -- Sibling rivalry: what to do about fighting, when to intervene, and when it's supposed to get better! Whether you're contemplating a second child, expecting one any day, or trying to cope with the changing dynamics of your newly expanded family, From One Child to Two is an indispensable guide. Filled with common sense, down-to-earth, and eminently practical advice, this is the one parenting book that you will refer to again and again.

Siblings - your guide to positive parenting and how to handle sibling rivalry and jealousy. Here is the essential parenting book which will guide you to calmer, easier, happier parenting and help you raise siblings without rivalry. Clinical psychologist Linda Blair takes a positive approach to this subject - instead of trying to eliminate the natural rivalry that occurs or striving for an unrealistic idyll of a calm, non-confrontational household, she teaches parents how to use sibling interactions to build emotional intelligence and good social skills. Through a framework of core principles, Linda guides you through potential issues towards parenting without power struggles and raising happy children. Find out how to: Manage the powerful effect of the age gap and birth orderDeal with disagreements and stop argumentsAlleviate competition and jealousyEncourage communication and cooperationHow to introduce step-siblingsSet your children up for strong, lifelong relationships Siblings turns sibling rivalry on its head offering parents a practical positive approach to bringing up children and teenagers and understanding the relationships into adulthood. This essential guide to positive parenting will show you how to handle sibling rivalry to create lifelong loving bonds. 'The parenting handbook I've been looking for - this book is long overdue' Victoria Harper, The Telegraph 'I love this book. It's essential reading for siblings and for anyone who has to deal with siblings.' Cathy Rentzenbrink, The Last Act of Love

For most of us, dreams of family harmony and cooperation often give way to the reality of squabbling and fighting between siblings. In Keep the Siblings, Lose the Rivalry, Dr. Todd Cartmell explodes the myth that parents must sit passively by while sibling conflict runs rampant. Based on solid biblical principles and sibling research, Cartmell provides a ten-step plan that will help you enrich your family soil, plant the seeds of sibling relational skills, and provide an environment that will encourage respectful sibling relationships. Cartmell includes fifteen "ready-to-use" Family Time Discussion Guides and creates powerful object lessons using common household objects such as stinky socks, post-it notes, tennis balls, and tasty treats. With role-plays, Scripture references, and interactive discussion questions, each Family Time Discussion Guide will bring you closer together as a family and improve your children's skills at handling sibling conflict in a respectful way. Practical, down-to-earth, and leavened with Cartmell's dry humor, Keep the Siblings, Lose the Rivalry will equip you to handle the most difficult sibling challenges.

The #1 "New York Times" bestseller--now with three new insightful and informative chapters. "Siblings Without Rivalry" challenges the idea that constant, unpleasant conflict among siblings is natural and unavoidable and uses action-oriented, accessible anecdotes and stories to show parents the many ways to teach children to get along. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.