Why do siblings annoy each other?

In our final look at metal, we explore how metal wires changed the world. Once humans figured out how to send little blasts of electricity through metal, we quickly developed lots of uses for this. One was a new way of communicating called the telegraph. Join Molly and co-host Av ...  عرض المزيد

Humans have been fascinated by metal for thousands of years. But it took us a long time to master making things with metal. In this episode we go back in time to learn how Japanese swords were forged, how swings were used to make thin metal wires and why steel cables saved so man ...  عرض المزيد

Did you know that treating siblings as equals fuels friction and fighting? Sibling relationships are complex. Observational studies have shown that some siblings fight as often as eight times an hour! Yet those relationships are essential for shaping children, and from a developm ...  عرض المزيد

Is sibling rivalry causing distress in your home? Are you tired of your children not getting along?  In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps two families who are struggling with their children’s aggressive behavior toward each other.  If you would like to be a guest on this podcast a ...  عرض المزيد

When dealing with sibling rivalry, it’s important we validate all sibling feelings. If we choose sides it can jeopardize our connection. 

In this episode, I’ve invited April, a long-time listener to the podcast who has worked hard and long on her parenting. She’ll be wa ...

As parents we often spend much of our time intervening in sibling upsets. There’s nothing more upsetting than seeing one of your children be unkind to the other. But what can we do to help them foster their relationship without shame and blame? How can we ensure they are learn ...