Sibling Relationship Lab

You've thought a lot about sibling conflict. Maybe you've read some books, or some blog posts. Maybe you've even listen to some podcasts (wink, wink). But what if your hubby isn't on board? What if he doesn't adopt your methods or even has his own opinion about how sibling conflicts should be mediated? What's a girl to do? How can you talk with your husband about this important but sensitive topic?

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Do you fear that you'll mess up your kids? Do you worry that you'll look back on your parenting and have regrets? What's the different between learning from your mistakes and regretting your choices?

You want to be a good parent. You want to do what's best in each situation. But sometimes, the kids don't agree with your choices. What do you do when they claim "That's not fair!"

Are you playing favorites? What do they mean when they said "fair"? Should you try to convince them that you're right? Let's talk about three things you can do to help in this situation.

It cuts a mama right to the heart to hear one of her children say "I hate you!" to a sibling. But what do our children actually mean when they say that? Is it the death of a loving relationship? And how can you, as a parent, respond wisely when your child is dealing with strong emotions like anger and fear?

If you're like a lot of parents, one of the reasons you had a second (third, fourth, ...) kid was because you wanted them to be friends. You imagined that your kids would be best buddies. But now? You watch how they play with the neighborhood kids. They are super polite and kind. They love being with their friends. But when they get home, the claws come out and they treat each other like bitter enemies. Have you missed the mark? Will they ever speak to each other as adults? Should siblings be best friends?

Sometimes we discuss parenting concepts at if we need to be on the "right" side of a line. Don't be *that* kind of parent, articles tell us. Instead, be *this* kind of parent.

But what about when we hear conflicting opinions? Should we be hyper-involved and always available? Or should we be hands-off and foster independence through tough love? And, to get right to the point, what does that look like when it comes to sibling conflict?

Is there a "straight and narrow" way to parent the siblings in your home? Let's talk about what sibling parenting and mediating sibling conflict look like in light of the gospel and in relationship with Jesus Christ.

I believe that the gospel transforms sibling conflict from obstacles to opportunities. I believe that the home is the relationship lab of life. It is our children's first, best, hands-on experience of the gospel in action.

Come join me as we explore what it looks like to parent the siblings in our homes in light of the gospel and in dependence on Christ. I'll tell you a bit about a pivotal moment in my home that helped to shift my perspective on what gospel-centered sibling parenting looks like and share with you my heart and vision for this podcast going forward. Thanks so much for joining me!