Help with Sibling Conflicts

Posted by Kelly Pfeiffer Apr 22, 2009

Sibling relationships have highs and lows. Sibling rivalry issues and sibling arguments are common and cause tension during family meals, family outings, morning routines, bedtime routines and more. Parents of siblings want relief from sibling fights as well as any small tips that will reduce sibling conflicts or improve the relationship among siblings.

Dealing with Siblings Conflicts

Why Children Tattle Tale offers parents some insight into reasons that siblings tattle on each other. When parents understand some of the sibling thinking behind tattling, parents can choose strategies that deal with the root of the tattling issue.

Sibling fights can escalate emotions to a high level. An Anger Wheel for Fighting Siblings helps children choose a way to calm down before trying to resolve conflicts. Introduce siblings to the idea of walking away to calm down before a conflict escalates into violence or disrespectful actions.