We're talking about our difficulties as we transitioned from one child to two, the mistakes we made which fueled both sibling rivalry and shame. Listen as we help other parents acknowledge the hardships while offering connective ways to help our oldest feel as if their little nest isn’t being destroyed. Here's the link to Michelle's sibling rivalry protocol ... Show More
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Rewards Are Punishments in Disguise
For years, I thought I was doing everything right. I had left the yelling behind. I praised my girls constantly; I made star charts. I was a trained teacher and a school counselor, and I believed with my whole heart that catching kids being good was the kind, positive way to pare ... Show More
10m 16s
Jul 28
Play Instead of Punishment
When your child is being hard, what is the first tool you reach for? A countdown. A consequence. A lecture. A raised voice. Almost every one of those is a version of the same instinct: when my child gets hard, I get harder. It makes complete sense, because that is exactly what we ... Show More
18m 38s
Jul 21
Your Neurodivergent Child Doesn’t Need a Different Parent
When Cammie's son began struggling with school, anxiety, and sensory challenges, she heard the same message so many parents hear: maybe he needed a different approach. But instead of abandoning connection, she leaned into it, and watched something remarkable happen.In this episod ... Show More
20m 34s
Dec 2024
Sibling Math & Tooth Fairy Lore
Context matters when you want to call your brother a Silly Pumpkin Doo-Doo Head. This week, Gwenna and Tori discuss the complexities of sibling dynamics with your kids, from fairness in gift giving, to baby tooth envy, and how to explain when name calling crosses the boundary fro ... Show More
45m 42s
Jul 2022
Storytime: Sibling Trouble
What's it like to have siblings? We say it can be lots of fun, but sometimes it can be really hard, do you agree? Cowy, Lisa, Elliot and Billy are in quest of finding out about relationships with siblings. Join them as they head to a playground. Link to episode transcript. We hav ... Show More
6m 40s
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
Oct 2024
We Are Not The Only People Here
If your child has ever screamed in a library, had a melt down in the freezer aisle, or if you've ever felt like apologizing for having kids (you don't!), then this episode is for you. In this episode of Childproof, Tori and Gwenna discuss the unpredictable nature of parenting, pa ... Show More
49m 58s
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
Sep 2020
Sibling Strife - When Your Child Keeps Hating On Her Little Brother
A parent writes that her 5-year-old has never recovered from the arrival of her younger brother (now 3.5 yrs). “Since he was born, she has subjected him to physical violence and verbal taunting.” She describes her daughter as bright and strong-willed, and her son as gentle, lovin ... Show More
25m 8s