Today’s culture would like for us to believe that it is normal for siblings to not get along and not like each other. This is readily seen in the media. Rarely do movie or television siblings treat one another with respect and affection. They are usually fighting, yelling, name-calling, or belittling each other with mocking,…
Keep the Sibling Lose the Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry can stir up so many images in a person’s mind, but the reality is sibling rivalry looks completely different from family to family. My sister and I were not competitive in the same activities, but we still found plenty of ways to compete for attention, our parents’ time, who got to have friends…
Teaching Older Siblings to Care for Younger Children
Teaching older siblings to care for younger children is especially important to my family. My four children’s ages span a range of about eight years. My oldest is closing in on 13, and my youngest is about to turn five in just a few days. My first three children (often referred to in our home…