The Baffled Parent's Guide to Sibling Rivalry - Softcover

The essential guide for baffled parents who are constantly playing referee to their children's battles

Sibling rivalry has always been a part of family life. Parents well versed in "He's looking at me!" and "That's mine!" know the struggles that erupt when siblings are forced to share toys, space, and attention. But there are ways to navigate the minefield that having more than one child inevitably creates. The Baffled Parent's Guide to Sibling Rivalry provides quick, concise, nuts-and-bolts advice on how to keep relative peace in the family.

Organized for easy access by the topics that provoke the most sibling arguments, from sharing rooms and possessions to issues of blended families, these quick, effective solutions will help parents decide how and when to intervene--and when not to. You'll discover:

• The benefits of sibling arguments (there really are some!)
• The effects of age differences in siblings
• The importance of spending quality time with each child
• The pros and cons of hand-me-downs
• What to do when teachers compare siblings
• When to seek help
• And much more

Marian Edelman Borden is the editor of Every Baby and the author of six books, including The Mom's Guide to Raising a Good Student.