Lessons from the Playroom Sibling Rivalry: Harnessing Conflict for Growth in Play Therapy (Best Of)
Dec 23, 2025
29:23
Original Air Date: May 29, 2019
"Every family has both peace and war, dysregulation and regulation, support and challenge." – Lisa Dion
Parents often wish for a home without arguments, but sibling rivalry is an inevitable—and often valuable—part of childhood. In this episode, Lisa Dion explores how conflicts between siblings can be opportunities for learning, growth, and empowerment.
What You'll Learn:
- Why disagreement is a natural and important part of sibling relationships
- How conflicts can foster emotional regulation, problem-solving, and resilience
- Strategies to support children in navigating sibling dynamics without taking sides
- Ways to help families embrace both harmony and healthy conflict as part of a balanced household
Tune in to gain insight into the sibling dynamic and learn how to turn inevitable conflicts into meaningful opportunities for development and connection.
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