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
Yesterday
Your Kid Doesn't Need To Be Rushed
When was the last time your child got to just be? Not on the way to something. Not being moved along to the next thing. Not being asked to hurry up, finish up, or catch up. Just being, at their own pace. If you had to think hard about that, you are not a bad parent. You are livin ... Show More
21m 2s
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
Jul 2022
Mom & Dad: Second Child Guilt
On this episode: Jamilah, Zak, and Elizabeth share their triumphs and fails, including how Talking Heads came to the rescue—at least temporarily. Then they tackle a question from a listener who is feeling guilt about bringing a second child into their family. They obviously love ... Show More
26m 33s
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