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Sibling rivalry: 5 Easy Ways to Get Your Kids to Get Along

As a parent, it hurts when your children don’t get along with each other. It starts with a small problem and then turns into World War Three. Even though fighting among siblings is common, it has been proved that sibling relationship could affect the identities of children even after they become adults. Here are some tips to avoid such sibling rivalry.

1. Don’t Compare your Children

When you as a parent compare your children, it is setting up the children against each other. Many experts consider this as one of the prime reasons that trigger sibling rivalry among children. They will continue to resist and build up hatred for their sibling. If you consciously begin to stop comparing them, they will stop having preconceived hate for their sibling.

2. Help Your Children

You are a huge force in your children’s relationship with each other. Take the time to figure out the problem when it arises. As an adult, help them understand each other and encourage them to communicate their issues. You do not need to control the situation but you can clear out the misunderstandings.

3. Know When to Step In

Constantly intervening during the fights can be detrimental to their relationship. It sometimes might not help and cause even more of a problem. When you can sense the fight progressing into a much bigger problem, you need to then intervene and help them.

4. Manage Your Time with Each of Your Children

Sometimes fights erupt from not having enough attention given to each child. As difficult as it maybe, spend time alone with each child and give them your full attention during that time. This way they know that you are available for them as much as you are available for their sibling.

5. Make Sure Your Children Say Nice Things to Each Other

Regularly ask your children what they like about their sibling and make sure they say it to each other. This way they know that their sibling love them regardless of what is said during a fight. It will help to build a good foundation for their relationship.

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About Sharanya Venkatesh

Sharanya Venkatesh is a Political Science major. Her passion is in Geography, journalism and law. She enjoys writing about various subject and is part of various theatre productions.

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5 Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating in Your Child

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August 11, 2015

It’s dinnertime and the tantrums about veggies begin. Does this scene sound familiar? Are you continuously worried about your child’s eating habits? Don’t worry. You are not the only one.

Here are a few tips to encourage your child to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

1. Get them involved while making food

When preparing meals, ask your child to help. They could suggest foods they would like to eat or what they do not want to eat. You could even ask them to do some simple parts of the preparation. They could add the dressing to the salad or place bread on either side of the sandwich. This way they know what they are eating and are more likely to eat something they made. It is also another way to bond with your child.

2. Give them the choice

The more you push your child to do something the more likely he or she is to resist it. If they do not like eggs, don’t force them to eat it. Suggest and incorporate substitutes such as lentils, nuts or beans in their food. This way they get the nutrition they need without a fight or tantrum during meal times.

3. Spread the food intake

One big mistake many parents make is to give their children three heavy meals with long gaps of no food in between. The tendency to snack in between and develop cravings for junk food increases. Combat this with by making a schedule where your child is eating every two to three hours. With this schedule, you are able to curb those cravings for junk food.

4. Water

Water is not only important for survival but is a key component for your child’s eating habits. Drinking a lot of water during the day will make the child feel full. Your child will tend not to crave food at the wrong times.

5. Make sure the family eats together

Have at least one meal where your entire family sits and eats together with no distractions. This way your child will learn to sit down and enjoy the meal in front of them rather than mindlessly eating in front of the television. They will get the opportunity to spend time with their family while enjoying a well-prepared meal.

Do you have any tips that work with your children? Let us know in the comments section below.

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About Sharanya Venkatesh

Sharanya Venkatesh is a Political Science major. Her passion is in Geography, journalism and law. She enjoys writing about various subject and is part of various theatre productions.

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