One of the trickiest parts of effective parenting is manage the sibling dynamics. Competition for parents time and affection for older siblings can impact the development of healthy relationships form the start. Birth order, age and gender differences can make managing two, three or more sibling very challenging. Make sure to prepare and include older siblings during pregnancy and arrival home of the newest member of the family. Done properly, the inevitable conflict or co-opetition, can help build resilience in the baby and the siblings. Any resentment might require additional research and even professional help in managing this critical stage of individual and group dynamics
Sibling Rivalries Build Resilience
One of the trickiest parts of effective parenting is manage the sibling dynamics. Competition for parents time and affection for older siblings can impact the development of healthy relationships form the start. Birth order, age and gender differences can make managing two, three or more sibling very challenging. Make sure to prepare and include older siblings during pregnancy and arrival home of the newest member of the family. Done properly, the inevitable conflict or co-opetition, can help build resilience in the baby and the siblings. Any resentment might require additional research and even professional help in managing this critical stage of individual and group dynamics
