Dealing with Sibling Jealousy

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If you have only one child, you may be dreading the time when "sibling rivalry" becomes apparent due to the new addition to your family. If you already have more than one child, you would have had your fair share of jealously to deal with. Whichever the case may be for you, rest assured that sibling rivalry is normal and there are ways to keep it minimal.
 
 
Did you know that sibling rivalry can actually be useful? When children learn to cope with disagreements and disputes with their siblings, they also learn important skills such as compromise, negotiation, and valuing another persons perspective. As your children grow, you will need to teach them to find solutions to daily problems and disagreements in ways that are respectful, productive, and non-aggressive.