Q&A: How can I foster a strong sibling bond between my social butterfly and more introverted daughter?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...

3:47 - "When something is challenging for you, watching a close counterpart (like a sister) breeze through it is very difficult."

4:39 - These reactions can be externalizing (like being mean to her sibling) or internalizing (like feeling bad about herself).

5:12 - To what extent is it the older siblings job to manage her younger sister's struggles?

6:32 - Conversations you can have individually with each child to understand their feelings and validate their experiences before your work to collaboratively problem solve.

10:55 - How to give them a path toward a resolution, so being an ally to each other isn't in direct conflict with their unique needs.

13:12 - Reminding yourself of what you can control and reframing your goal to be: "How can I help them each get their needs met without controlling their relationship with each other?"

21:14 - Dr. Sarah shares her personal experience of being bullied as a child.

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