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| Jealousy. Shouting. Pushing and common use of | | | | 2.Encourage them to do things together like swimming, |
| That’s not fair!?’ phrase by any child. | | | | drawing and watch a favorite TV program they both |
| We all know the signs of Sibling Rivalry. It happens | | | | enjoy together. |
| almost in any family even for ourselves when we | | | | 3.When you buy gifts for only one child (e.g. Birthday), |
| were young! | | | | explain to the other sibling that everyone get their turn. |
| It is a tough parenting subject that needs to be | | | | 4.Allow each individual child’s privacy and space |
| monitored. More often than not, jealousy starts with | | | | at home. If older child needs to sleep, ensure younger |
| older child when a new one arrives. Older sibling does | | | | child doesn’t make much noise. Separate rooms |
| not get sole attention anymore and felt left out. | | | | and close doors if necessary. |
| If you are expecting a second child, the good news is | | | | 5.Take turns in using home facilities like bathroom, TV |
| you can carry out gift exchange when they meet for | | | | (if they don’t watch the same program), |
| the first time at the hospital. Prepare gift beforehand. | | | | computer and toys. It is tough to monitor but you may |
| The exercise is more for the older sibling to feel joy | | | | encourage older sibling brush first in the morning and |
| easily accept a newborn at home. Explain to older | | | | second at night. |
| sibling that you have to spend time caring for newborn | | | | 6.Encourage each child to keep their own belongings at |
| but still love him or her VERY MUCH! | | | | own table or room. Then, urge the other child to ask |
| Thereafter, always encourage love, care and share | | | | for permission before taking and using. |
| between kids. It is easier said than done but it is not | | | | 7.Let them hug and kiss each other after school and |
| them but YOU who will play the major role to avoid | | | | before bedtime. |
| sibling rivalry from starting altogether. | | | | 8.Say good things like Hey, your sister drew this for |
| However, if your kids are older and have been in | | | | you, how sweet. Go and thank her by giving her a big |
| rivalry for some time, the situation can still be dealt with. | | | | hug!’ |
| Although tougher. | | | | Having said and implementing all the above, sibling |
| What Should Parents Do To Avoid Sibling Rivalry: | | | | rivalry may still occur. After all, kids will be kids. |
| 1.Encourage love, care and share between kids. Praise | | | | |