Explore the ups and downs of sibling relationships. Share advice and resources on managing rivalries, encouraging teamwork, and strengthening the special bond between brothers and sisters.
- by systemOriginally published at: The Science of Sibling Jealousy and How to Help Your Kids Adjust – Mamapedia™ Sibling rivalry—competition between siblings for a parent’s attention and resources—isn’t just a modern parenting challenge. In fact, research shows it’s an age-old behavior that has roots in our evolutionary past. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by systemExplore the ups and downs of sibling relationships. Share advice and resources on managing rivalries, encouraging teamwork, and strengthening the special bond between brothers and sisters. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by jbuechelerI am looking for recommendations on books that will help get my 5 year old ready to be a big brother. Up until now he’s been our one and only. We have been openly talking about it every day and he by all accounts seems excited, but I’m sure the reality of it hasn’t hit […]
- by kaspir22Hi Moms! Does anyone know of good children's books about baby brothers or potty training for boys? My son is 2 and loves books. He knows there's a baby in my tummy, but that's about it. I'd like a book that talks about babies from an older sibling's point of view. Also, I'm hoping to […]
- by stephaniejonesHello all I am at th eend of my rope and really need some help with an issue. I have 2 Children from a previous marriage. My Husband and I have been together for nearly 3 years now and have recently welcomed a new baby in to our home. From the day that he was […]
- by vkozlowskiI have 2 year old girl who will be 3 in March. I noticed she always has her fingers in her mouth to find out that she is biteing her nails. How can get get her to stop and why would she be biteing her mail at such a young age. My husband is a […]
- by osterpmWhen are girl/boy siblings to old to take a bath together? 18 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by mikitaburtonHi Moms, I have a 10 year old & 4 year old and the new baby is coming in April. We have done the sibling class and my 4 year old has a baby that she plays with and puts a diaper on..etc. I think she is pretty prepared for the baby, but not for […]
- by koslen_1After the first 3 responses I need to clarify. I'm not as concerned about when to move the new baby into my son's room as I am about when to move him. Right now he's in a tiny room that will need to be made into my office, so that the bigger room can house […]
- by jessiemholmesHi! My just-turned 3 year old daughter often throws a huge fit when her 20 month old brother tries to enter her room to play. She plays in his room and with his toys freely however. I have tried telling her that she can't play in his room if he can't play in hers but […]
- by billmill1234I have 3 great kids. My oldest is going to be 5 in March and does great with his baby sister (she turned on at the end of Nov.) My middle child turned 3 in the beginning of Dec., and pushes his sister down constantly. The pushing is driving me batty! I can't figure out […]
- by sofiapinelliHi Mommies, I was so disapointed when I went to Barnes and Noble and there were NO books on bringing home the second child! Not one! So I know my Mamasource Moms can help. I have read Sibling Without Rivalry (a great book), but I need something to help my toddler transition this big change. […]
- by carlynlunaI am very excited to be expecting baby #2 in August, but we already have run into a big issue that I could use some help with. Where is the new baby's room? My daughter, who is three, has "her" room, and I've considered having her share with the baby. But then I worry that […]
- by Holly_D2I am in need of suggestions and advice on explaining and preparing my soon to be 4 yr old for adding a baby to the family. He has been my whole world since he was born. He gets all of my time. I have no doubt that I have enough love for 2 but I […]
- by Stephanie_W4I have a brother who is 19 and living off of my Grandma, who really can't afford it. One of my sisters has decided that we need to do something about him living off of Grandma, and I don't disagree with her, but I don't know what to do. We are not his parent and […]
- by sheretta77I am 32-years-old and an only child. Growing up, I always wished I had a sibling (I often prayed that God would send me a sister), and I always admired the relationships that my friends had with their siblings. A little over three years ago, I adopted my first child, a son. He's now four. […]
- by mrharkeDD2 (1 year) got a surprise Christmas/Birthday gift from her Aunt/Uncle: a Corolle doll. DD2 (2.75 years) is extremely jealous of the doll. How should we handle the situation? Hide the doll until we get a similar one for DD1s birthday in March (I don't like this; she has a lot of dolls as it […]
- by BonzleeOur 7-year-old son keeps saying he hates his little brother (3-1/2). Our 7-year-old has some developmental delays so he's about 5-1/2 to 6-years old emotionally. He keeps saying he hates his brother and he wishes he would leave our home. I had a long talk about it tonight, and he didn't seem to get that […]
- by BonzleeOur 3-1/2 year old son is hyper verbal, but not always understandable. He seems to have a bit of a lisp, and often garbles all his words. When we finally figure out what he's saying, he has good sentence structure and some big ideas for a 3-year-old. His older brother was speech delayed so we're […]
- by Rose_T2Hi Moms, Looking for some book recommendations for my husband and me to help ease the transition for our son when #2 arrives at the end of March. He will be 26 months then, and I'd like a book that offers good tips and strategies on how to prepare him for the new baby's arrival, […]