If you have perfect kids 👼🏾, then you don't need this episode. If you're like me, and your kids are GREAT but also fight, then this episode is for you! We learned so much studying this topic. 

• Why siblings fight
  • It's normal!
  • Life skills learned from sibling conflict
  • Older teens vs. younger siblings
• How to handle things when fights occur
  • Stay out of it as much as possible
  • If needed, coach through conflict
  • Don't take sides
  • Model problem solving
  • Do not tolerate violence or verbal abuse 
• How to help reduce future fighting
  • Have equal treatment in the home
  • Build family relationships
  • Have open communication

Resources:

• Sibling Conflict in Adolescence by Carl E. Pickhardt Ph.D., https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/surviving-your-childs-adolescence/201003/sibling-conflict-in-adolescence

• Teen and family relationships, https://www.mentalhelp.net/relationships/siblings/

• Teenage Sibling Fighting, https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/behaviour/sibling-fights/sibling-fighting

• Sibling Rivalry, https://www.teentips.co.uk/videos/sibling-rivalry/