Siblings

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How to tell your child a new baby is coming (and what to expect emotionally)
Age-specific scripts for breaking the news, handling jealousy, and preparing your child for what a newborn is really like. Plus the one conversation most parents skip.

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Preparing your child for the separation while you birth the new baby
Pick one trusted caregiver, not three. Make a homemade book about the stay, rehearse the reunion, and your toddler will handle the nights without you.

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When the new baby arrives: Toddler regression, jealousy, and 'I hate the baby'
Give them one-on-one time, let them "be the baby," and hold steady through the worst meltdowns. Specific scripts for the first weeks home with a sibling.

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When your older child hits or is rough with the baby: A script
The exact words to say in the moment, why the aggression is really grief about sharing you, and how to prevent it with daily connection.

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Why siblings fight (and why some of it is normal)
Your older child sees a grabby toddler as a direct threat to your love. The developmental triggers behind the screaming, and when to step in.

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How to intervene in a sibling fight: A step-by-step script
Stop the aggression first, then sit between both kids and let each one talk. No blame, no winner. You're teaching them to solve the next one alone.

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Sibling jealousy and 'that's not fair!': How to dissolve rivalry
The "you love them more" complaints really mean "do you still love me?" Daily one-on-one time and letting ugly feelings out loud stops the scorekeeping.

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Emotion coaching to prevent sibling fighting before it starts
When your child can say 'I'm angry because you took my turn,' they don't need to hit. Three scripts to practice in calm moments, not mid-meltdown.

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How to build a strong sibling bond: 12 tips that work
Forget refereeing every fight. Stack a 5:1 ratio of positive moments through shared play, daily appreciation rituals, and one rule: never take sides.

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One-on-one time: Why it reduces sibling rivalry and how to make it happen
Even 10 minutes daily of named, child-led, phone-off time cuts sibling fighting within a week. Simple setup for every age, plus the scheduling trick that makes it stick.

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Supporting each child's unique position: Oldest, middle, youngest, and only
The responsible one, the invisible one, the babied one. Spot the gap your kid's position creates and use these scripts to close it before it sticks.

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Step-siblings, half-siblings, and blended family sibling dynamics
When kids fight after a remarriage, it's about belonging, not dislike. Protect one-on-one time with each bio parent and reach the sadness under the anger.

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