Calm Parenting Podcast

7 Strategies to Stop Summer Sibling Squabbles #502

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Jul 23, 2025
Discover how to tackle sibling squabbles with practical strategies that promote effective communication and conflict resolution. Learn to turn these disputes into valuable teaching moments, helping kids build confidence and express their needs. The discussion also delves into the emotional challenges children face, including insecurity and eating disorders. Gain insights into fostering healthy family dynamics while encouraging meaningful engagement and personal growth among siblings.
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Accept Sibling Fighting as Normal

  • Accept sibling squabbles as normal and expected in families.
  • Understand boredom, resentment, and confidence as key drivers behind fighting.
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Calmly Engage in Sibling Fights

  • Sit calmly amid sibling fights and ask questions to understand the root cause.
  • Avoid reacting emotionally; instead, problem-solve and teach coping.
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Use Presence to Teach During Fights

  • Lie down amid sibling fights to get kids' attention and teach discipline as teaching.
  • Teach provoking kids why they provoke and redirect their energy to positive tasks.
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