Sibling relationships are crucial as they shape a child's first peer interactions and influence their future social skills, health outcomes, and support systems in adulthood. While sibling rivalry is often deemed normal, parents can mitigate conflicts through strategic interventions, promoting more positive interactions. Supportive sibling relationships contribute to emotional and physical well-being, offering benefits such as resilience against risky behaviors and better health. Parents can foster lasting friendships by actively engaging in solutions, steering siblings towards empathy and cooperation rather than conflict.
As a parent of multiple children, those moments when siblings genuinely enjoy each other can feel like magical but rare occurrences in a sea of "That's mine!" and "Mom! He's looking at me!"
Sibling relationships serve as a child's first peer relationship and set the foundation for future interactions, affecting many developmental outcomes including risk behaviors and relationship competence.
Many parents assume fighting between siblings is 'normal.' However, when we allow sibling fights to continue without intervention, weâre encouraging this behavior to continue.
Supportive sibling relationships correlate with better immune function and fewer stress-related health issues, influencing each other's choices around risky behaviors.
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