One of the first things people usually notice about our children is how well they get along. Sure, they have occasional squabbles, but that is the exception rather than the rule. For the most part, they really love and admire one another and enjoy being in each other's company.

They are friends.

And cultivating friendship between siblings is the topic of this week's episode of Loving Life at Home. I hope you'll listen in!

- “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16)

- “A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.”  (Proverbs 17:17, NLT)

- “Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.”  (Ephesians 4:32, NASB)

- “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.”  (1 Peter 3:8, NIV)

- “Behold how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony.” (Psalm 133:1) 

- Cultivating Friendship Between Siblings - the original post upon which this episode is based

- Pimsleur Speak & Read Essential Spanish - we invested in multiple levels of multiple language CD sets, although now all these lessons are offered through a subscription service instead

- Stopping Sibling Squabbles - help for parents whose kids are constantly fighting

- Help! My Children Won't Stop Fighting - my response to a frequently asked reader question

- 10 Nice Things I Can Do For My Sibling - a pretty blank printable to use with bickering kids

- 15 Unexpected Benefits of Big Family Living - even more reasons I love having lots of children

- Best Bible Memory Tips & Tricks- smart ways to hide the Word in your children's hearts

- Praying for Your Children from Head-to-Toe - pray over your child's eyes, ears, heart, brain, etc.

- Praying for Your Teens - our teens need prayer, too!

- Praying for Adult Children - they never outgrow their need for a mother's fervent prayers

- Praying for Your Unborn Baby - never too soon to start beseeching God on your child's behalf

- Praying for Your Grandchildren - don't forget to pray for your children's children, as well!

- 31-Day Prayer Challenge for Parents - pray a different verse over your children every day

- Benefits of Homeschooling - even more reasons to give homeschooling a try

- Bananagrams - a great game to strengthen spelling and vocabulary skills

- Battle Sheep - a fun strategy game that can be played by 2-4 players

- So Clover - a game that stretches your ability to make associations

- Q-Bitz - a clever strategy game that can be played alone or in a group