Whether you're contemplating a second child or already exhausted by sibling fighting, this book is for you. I marveled at the wisdom, compassion, and practical ideas packed into its pages. And the ideas aren't just usable, many are downright fun. You'll laugh out loud reading them, and everyone will laugh trying them out. Wouldn't that be a nice change from bickering and clobbering?

A phenomenal book for parents with multiple children! Dr. Markham addresses all of the common sibling issues with sensible solutions to bring peace and foster healthy relationships between siblings. This book will be my constant companion for years to come.

Adding a child to the family creates a cascade of challenges. Dr. Laura Markham shows parents how to avoid common sibling difficulties, and how to convey their love, even in stressful situations, so children truly feel supported. Open this book, and you'll find clarity, wisdom, workable ideas, and generous helpings of respect for parents and children.

Parents need all the help they can get to be the kind of parent they want to be. Dr. Laura's book is filled with this kind of help—practical, inspiring, and encouraging though real-life examples. It would have helped me a lot when I was raising my children.

Finally, a book that answers your questions around sibling rivalry! In this insightful book, Dr. Markham draws on scientific research to craft smart strategies that any parent can use to help their children resolve their conflicts with empathy, mindfulness and peace. A must-read for every parent.

Refreshingly positive and respectful in its tone, Peaceful Parents, Happy Siblings lovingly guides parents by using scripts and practical examples, essential tools for any parent with more than one child. Dr. Laura's compassionate approach is empowering for parents, and liberating for children.

Here's a family roadmap to transform bickering kids into a connected sibling team. Only one third of kids have a warm caring relationship with their siblings. Read this book and your family can join the ranks.

Laura Markham brilliantly applies her respectful, attuned, limit-setting approach to sibling dynamics. Full of realistic scenarios and scripts for how parents can turn conflict into opportunities to build skills, and turn parental dread into meaningful intervention. Masterfully coaches parents on how to honor each child's experience, set limits, reduce conflict, and build skills for life.

This book walks through sibling scenarios—even ones for very intense children—and breaks down the specifics of how to approach common struggles, without making parents feel guilty or overwhelmed. It is a wonderful resource that gives parents the tools to not only help our children while in the midst of conflict, but to teach them to be loving, kind and respectful siblings.

Dr. Laura's examples and coaching-based methodology make parenting siblings far less daunting....Her book reassures us that doing our best with the right tools, including self-regulation, connection, and coaching, can build a much happier and more peaceful family.

If you are the parent of more than one child, this is the book for you. Laura Markham begins at the beginning — the how and when to tell your child that they are about to become a big brother or sister — and then offers concrete suggestions to help you lay down the foundation for a healthy sibling relationship throughout your children's lives.