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S2E7 - Navigating Sibling Conflict: Listener Q&A with Hayley
In this episode, I answer a question from Hayley in Australia, dealing with a common issue many parents face: sibling conflict. Hayley has been diligently applying the principles we discuss here, such as getting down to her children's level, validating their feelings, and setting limits, yet she's not seeing the positive changes she hoped for, especially when it comes to her children hitting each other.
I address the importance of neutral phrasing in limit setting, the impact of birth order on sibling dynamics, and the necessity of providing alternative choices to undesirable behavior. I also…
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