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Siblings: Stop the Fighting and Raise Friends for Life

If you have more than one child, you're bound to see some sibling rivalry. Children compete for our attention, have different needs and personalities, and often lack the skills to work through conflicts constructively.

The good news is that sibling relationships don't have to be dominated by fighting. With the right support, children can learn conflict resolution, empathy, and cooperation—and their relationship can become one of the most meaningful connections in their lives.

Whether you're dealing with constant bickering, jealousy, sibling hitting, or major rivalry, you'll find help below.

Kids fighting right now? Start with: How To Intervene in a Sibling Fight.

Stop Your Kids' Fighting Right Now

If your kids are fighting right now: Learn what to do in the moment so that both kids feel heard, they learn to express their needs without attacking each other, and they learn the skills to work things out by themselves -- so that soon, you won't have to intervene!

Reduce Day-to-Day Conflict

Many parents say that sibling conflict stresses them out more than any other child-raising challenge. If you want to reduce conflict day to day, these strategies help prevent sibling rivalry and create a calmer home environment.

Teach Skills for a Strong Sibling Bond

You can't completely avoid sibling rivalry, but the good news is that you as the parent have more power than you know to help your children get along. Learn how to help your children feel close, cooperate more, and actually enjoy each other.

Heal Sibling Rivalry

When one child seems to resent the other, most parents feel stuck. These articles help you heal sibling tensions and melt that "chip on the shoulder" --then increase positive sibling interactions ,so that affection has a chance to grow.

Stop Sibling Hitting

Hitting between siblings needs a clear, immediate response. These articles will help you stop the aggression, protect both children, and guide them toward healthier ways of expressing strong feelings.

Go Deeper: Understanding Sibling Relationships

Including four videos, where Dr. Laura Markham walks you through: What causes sibling rivalry, How to intervene in a sibling fight, How to heal resentment between siblings, and What parents can do to prevent and heal sibling rivalry.

ALL ARTICLES ON SIBLINGS: STOP THE FIGHTING AND RAISE FRIENDS FOR LIFE

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