3 min read
One of the most popular talks at our Pediatrics & Parenting event was on sibling rivalry. Any parent with two or more children understands the issues that can arise within sibling relationships and how much jealousy, competition and fighting can drive everyone crazy. But how can we best handle these dynamics and cultivate a better family environment? We asked advice from parenting expert Marie Marchand.
Interestingly enough, there are many advantages in having a sibling. I asked the question to my three children who are now young adults, and in their opinion having a sibling allows you to learn:
And of course, a sibling also allows you to have someone to play with or hang out and to get into mischief with!
The most common factors are:
As parents, it is our responsibility to keep our children safe. I believe that you should train children on how best to deal with conflict when they are young, guide them through the process as they grow older, encourage with positive feedback, teach them how to listen to each other, help them brainstorm ideas to deal with their issues, teach them to negotiate and make compromises, and then let them deal with the conflicts and experience the feeling of being able to work it out positively.
Ms. Marchand B.Ed. parent, City Kids preschool principal, teacher, parenting consultant and co-author of bestselling children’s book ‘Home from Home’, has over 28 years of international experience teaching in Canada, Switzerland and Hong Kong. She runs private sessions, workshops and seven-week courses with parents, schools and different organizations on all matters related to successful parenting and teaching.
This article was independently written by Healthy Matters. It is informative only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be relied upon for specific medical advice.
Healthy Matters is Hong Kong’s leading health resource. Our mission is to help you make better health decisions and take control of your health.
Our team of experts is committed to producing reliable health content that is accurate, engaging and relevant, to cover your health & wellness journey from prevention to treatment.
Whether you are looking for trusted information on health conditions, wellbeing or looking for the right doctor or service in Hong Kong, we’re here to help!
Your health matters. Begin your health journey with Healthy Matters today!