Raising Loving Siblings
How to Stop the Fighting and Help Your Kids Connect
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Guilford Publications
Publishing:24th Jan '25
£15.99
This title is due to be published on 24th January, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
“Be nice to your sister!” “Stop picking on your brother!” “That's a time-out for both of you." When nothing works to stop the incessant battles, what can exhausted parents do? Sibling expert and family therapist Jonathan Caspi offers research-based insights and highly practical advice in this supportive, compassionate guide. Clear principles, dos and don'ts, and loads of stories give readers a fresh understanding of why siblings fight and what to do about it. The book shines a spotlight on family dynamics. Dr. Caspi explains how to quell sibling struggles without taking sides, ways to make kids feel valued without comparing them, when to intervene (and when to step back), how to handle parenting-related couple conflicts, and ways to teach kids the crucial relationship skills they need.
“For frustrated parents everywhere! If your family struggles with sibling rivalry, Dr. Caspi is here to help you understand what’s normal and when and how you need to step in. A seasoned therapist, he combines research with user-friendly, concrete guidance on how to prevent blowups, manage high-stress situations, and help your kids truly get along."--Robert Taibbi, LCSW, private practice, Charlottesville, Virginia
"Sibling relationships are complicated. But Dr. Caspi deftly explains why children constantly squabble and compete and shows you how to help them support each other instead. You’ll find clear examples of language to use, plus tons of problem-solving options. Good sibling relationships are a template for successful relationships throughout life. Give your children the gift of these skills by reading this book."--Martha Sweezy, PhD, therapist and author, South Portland, Maine
"In this wise book, Dr. Caspi describes clear steps for managing sibling rivalry, including what to say to kids--and what not to say--before, during, and after yet another kerfuffle. Dr. Caspi does a marvelous job of translating years of experience as a researcher and family therapist into straightforward actions that parents can take."--Martha B. Straus, PhD, Department of Clinical Psychology, Antioch University New England
“Your kids will probably know each other longer than most other people in their lives. While there are plenty of books on marriage, parenting, and even friendships, sibling relationships are often overlooked. Dr. Caspi fills a gap with this accessible guide to how parents can overcome sibling conflicts, rivalry, and other common sibling issues. Families will be grateful for this book!”--JoEllen Patterson, PhD, LMFT, Marital and Family Therapy Program, University of San Diego
“My wife and I have four kids--and every day some kind of conflict emerges among them. After reading this book, we feel more confident about managing sibling rivalry and getting the kids to appreciate, respect, and understand each other better.”--Michael F., Holmdel, New Jersey-
ISBN: 9781462538881
Dimensions: unknown
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192 pages