A constant concern for parents who have two or more children are the fights they have. It is common to hear parents talking about their little ones fighting, hitting each other, and screaming. Despite how worrisome it may be, it is important that you know that this is something that many families struggle with. The important thing is that you learn to handle it and correct your children so that these behaviors decrease.
Fights occur between siblings for multiple reasons such as the little ones competing for attention from their parents or caregivers, children feeling the need to differentiate themselves from their siblings, or big differences between the maturity levels of siblings.
To handle these fights and foster positive relationships between siblings, we recommend:
Remember to consult your pediatrician if you have additional questions about your children’s relationship with each other.
The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) is a government entity, based in Abu Dhabi, that supports holistic early childhood development. We do this by developing policies and laws, informing decision-making through research and transforming behavior.
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