Sibling relationships shape who we become, helping us learn to express emotions, develop social skills, and feel a sense of security and belonging. While siblings commonly engage in rivalry and ...

Sibling rivalry is common in families. It is usually not a serious issue and can be rather wholesome. But sometimes it can cause resentment and negative behaviour between kids. It can be caused by ...

Manage Sibling Rivalry among Kids: A Simple Guide for Parents: By Sanya Singh Sibling rivalry among kids can become a serious issue if not managed properly. While healthy competition is acceptable, ...

While it's normal for siblings to have moments of jealousy or misunderstanding, constant fighting should be dealt with. Your children are constantly at each other’s throats and all your attempts to ...

As any parent will tell you, a common feature of the school holidays is an increase in squabbling kids. Whether in the back of the car, at the park or by the TV, you will hear the whingey sounds of ...

Most siblings argue a little, and these minor fights can teach your kids how to resolve conflict. Major fighting, like physical attacks, bullying, or theft, can lead to depression and estrangement. To ...

As adults, we might joke around about being the favourite child, or get into a blazing row at Christmas because an innocent family game of Monopoly turned into World War Three. And it’s easy to laugh ...

There is no question that the Coronavirus pandemic has played havoc with our social lives. When every in-person encounter includes the possibility of transmission of a deadly virus, it becomes ...

You can’t avoid fighting. You can only hope to contain it. By Jessica Grose My 4- and 8-year-old are closer now than they were before the pandemic — I hear the sounds of giggling wafting from their ...

One of my sisters-in-law is a thoughtful and creative gift-giver whose yearly Chanukah presents remain one of the touchstones of my daughters’ childhood memories. The presents weren’t expensive, but ...

Is the pandemic taking sibling rivalry to another, more feral level? Or is so much enforced proximity building stronger bonds between sisters and brothers? Parents struggling to work while kids snarl ...