How to Handle Sibling Rivalry: A Parenting Qu...

Almost every parent I work with asks me the same question. How do I balance strictness with softness? How can I be firm without being harsh, and soft without being permissive? It feels like you can only be one or the other. Maybe you grew up with a strict parent and swore you’d n ...  Show more

Back to school time. We brace the kids for a new teacher, a new schedule, and earlier wake times. We purchase the backpack and walk them through it, and tell them they can do it. But no one gives the parent any information about what is ahead. The earlier wake times are also your ...  Show more

If your kids are constantly arguing, fighting, or competing for your attention, it can feel exhausting and overwhelming. You might find yourself stepping in again and again, trying to keep the peace, wondering if this is just “normal sibling rivalry” or something more.In this epi ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2433: Adina Soclof's insights on sibling rivalry offer practical, empathy-driven strategies for parents to manage conflicts ...  Show more

Sibs usually like being together, but playing nicely can be tough, especially with the age difference. Being the referee might not be the best way to manage sibling fights. In this episode, learn how to step in as the describer, not the divider. Dr. Cathryn shares effective strat ...  Show more

Discord between siblings is normal. But what do you do when it escalates to aggression or a level of conflict that is out of alignment with your family values? In this episode, I answer a question from a mom of toddlers about what's going on between her toddler and preschooler, w ...  Show more