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Siblings

Why siblings fight, what to do in the moment, and why fair is not the same.

Two siblings pull on the same toy while a parent kneels between them with open hands.
Siblings

Siblings fighting constantly: what to do, and why the fight is about you, not the toy

A scream from the living room, “He started it!”, two faces turned to you for the verdict. Most sibling fights aren't about the toy. They're about you. Here is what's going on, what changes from a new baby to two teenagers, what to do in the moment, and the signs that mean it's time to get help.

Martin and Daria Wyss··10 min read

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