Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings
Subtitle: How to Stop the Fighting and Raise Friends for Life
By: Dr. Laura Markham
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: TarcherPerigee
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9780399168451
Subjects: Parent and child; Brothers and sisters; Sibling rivalry; Interpersonal relations in children; Child rearing; Jealousy in children
Description: As any parent of more than one child knows, though, it's challenging for even the most engaged parent to maintain harmony and a strong connection when competition, tempers, and irritation run high. Dr. Markham presents simple yet powerful ways to cut through the squabbling and foster a loving, supportive bond between siblings, while giving each child the vital connection that he or she needs.
Notes: Includes index.

"A Perigee Book."
Table of contents: title: Peaceful parenting 101. How you can be a peaceful parent; title: How peaceful discipline supports the sibling relationship; title: What causes sibling rivalry and how parents can make it better; title: Teaching peace. Coaching kids to communicate feelings and problem-solve; title: Why can't they just share? Why kids fight over possessions; title: Easing the competition; title: Tools to prevent rivalry and nurture bonding; title: Before the new baby and thorough the first year. Before the baby arrives: Creating a warm welcome; title: Getting off to a good start: Birth and the first few months; title: Building a positive foundation when the baby begins to crawl; title: Final note: Choose love.