"If you can help kids develop the fun in their relationship — that positive engagement — it will outweigh the negative. Build the positive.”
Dr. Kramer
Our top tips for the journey of raising siblings:
* Create Everyday Opportunities for Joy
* Show the Behavior You Want to See
* Establish a Positive Family Culture Together
* Teach Kids to Ask to Spend Time Together
* Cultivate Empathy and Discuss Emotions
* Focus on the Fun
When conflicts inevitably arise, encourage children to use the “Stop, Think and Talk” approach. Above all, focus on making your family time together as joyful as possible, and keep building upon those happy interactions with more of the same.