Part of the Parentalk series, this text focuses on sibling relationships and how to create a happy family. Topics covered include how to discuss issues with your children, the squabbling and fighting of siblings, rivalry and jealousy, the building of bonds between siblings, twins and triplets, step-siblings, the death of a sibling, and having a handicapped sibling.
Mind the gap; how shall we tell the children; getting on or not;
squabbling and fighting, scratching and biting; comparing / labelling /
favouritism; it's not fair! rivalry jealousy envy; building bonds; twins and
triplets; step brothers; death of a sibling; having a handicapped sibling.
Dr Pat Spungin has worked as a Senior Lecturer in Child Psychology and ran a successful management-training consultancy for twelve years. She is the CEO and founder of raisingkids.co.uk - a comprehensive website for parents and their children. Victoria Richardson, journalist and researcher with experience in a variety of print and online publications, is currently Content Editor at raisingkids.co.uk.
