Episode 29: Siblings
Siblings In this week's episode we talk about siblings. We look at ways to prepare your older child before bringing a new baby home, and how to navigate fighting and meeting everyone's needs with older children. We also explore our own responses to siblings fighting. [1.20] Understanding the bigger picture around siblings [4:00] Preparing for a new baby in the family [6.50] Preparation beforehand can make the transition easier. [11.00] Signs of feelings in the older child [12.20] Games to play to help children process a new sibling [15.05] Grief around the change of the relationship [18.00] Age gaps in families [24.50] Fighting amongst older children [28.00] Strategies for helping older kids with sibling rivalry [33.38] Sharing us, sharing attention, sharing toys [35.00] Setting limits with fighting [37.10] Looking at our deeper hurts and reactions around fighting [40.45] Navigating fighting with calm and listening. [43.45] Apologies and repairing [45.00] How conflict can create growth [54.00] Our desire for harmony in our family [55.33] Enjoy the ways connection can happen This week’s invitation: 1. Be curious as to what your child is expressing when they are fighting with their sibling. 2. Put yourself in your child's shoes as to what you would like to receive if you are upset or fighting. Resources: Aletha Solter's Books - Tears and Tantrums, Co-operative and Connected Larry Cohen - Playful Parenting As always, you can head over to the Aware Parenting Podcast Facebook group and join in the discussion, or you’ll find us on Instagram @theawareparentingpodcast You can find Marion at marionrose.net and Lael at laelstone.com.au And if you haven’t already, make sure you subscribe to the podcast so we can pop into your podcast feed. Sending you much love, compassion and grace in your parenting journey. x Lael and Marion