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Siblings Without Rivalry
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"Siblings Without Rivalry" Quotes

A practical guide to help parents foster positive sibling relationships and minimize rivalry.

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Siblings are not doomed to be rivals. They can learn to be friends.

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The more we listen to our children and accept their feelings, the more they can learn to listen to and accept each other's feelings.

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Instead of labeling our children, we need to label their behavior.

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When we compare our children, we fuel their rivalry.

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Instead of asking 'Who started it?' we should ask 'What's going on?'

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Siblings can be each other's best teachers if we allow them to learn from their own experiences.

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When we praise one child in front of another, it creates resentment and jealousy.

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Instead of taking sides, we can help our children find peaceful solutions to their conflicts.

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Giving each child their own space and belongings can help reduce rivalry.

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Sibling rivalry is a normal part of growing up, but it doesn't have to define their relationship.

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