When dealing with sibling rivalry, it’s important we validate all sibling feelings. If we choose sides it can jeopardize our connection.
In this episode, I’ve invited April, a long-time listener to the podcast who has worked hard and long on her parenting. She’ll be walking us through the sharing issues between her two girls, while Michelle helps her unrave ... Show More
Sep 1
There's No Such Thing as a Perfect Parent
When you lie awake at night, what do you replay? Not the hundred things you got right that day. Not the lunches, the drop-offs, the bedtime story you were too tired to read but read anyway. You replay the one moment you lost it. The snap. The raised voice. The look on their face. ... Show More
20m 13s
Aug 25
Kind and Firm: Hold a Boundary Without Losing Connection
We were told boundaries and connection sit on opposite ends of a dial. Slide toward strict and you get control but lose warmth. Slide toward gentle, and you get closeness but lose the floor. So we spend our days inching back and forth, guilty when we're too hard, exhausted when w ... Show More
19m 31s
Oct 2025
Why Your Kids Fight (and What Actually Helps Them Get Along) with Dr. Laura Markham, Episode 151
If your kids are constantly arguing, fighting, or competing for your attention, it can feel exhausting and overwhelming. You might find yourself stepping in again and again, trying to keep the peace, wondering if this is just “normal sibling rivalry” or something more.In this epi ... Show More
1h 8m
Dec 2024
2433: How to Cope With Sibling Rivalry by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Empathy-Driven Strategies for Parents
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2433: Adina Soclof's insights on sibling rivalry offer practical, empathy-driven strategies for parents to manage conflicts ... Show More
7m 46s
Aug 2023
For Sibling Spats: Be the Describer, Not the Divider
Sibs usually like being together, but playing nicely can be tough, especially with the age difference. Being the referee might not be the best way to manage sibling fights. In this episode, learn how to step in as the describer, not the divider. Dr. Cathryn shares effective strat ... Show More
8m 28s
<p>Safe to say, my boys have entered the "fighting phase"—and why I'm calling it a <em>phase</em>, I have no idea, because I know this is just part of life with siblings!</p> <p> </p> <p>If your kids fight too, you're not alone. I've been navigating this stage in my own home, and ... Show More
