Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings: How to Stop the Fighting and Raise Friends for Life (The Peaceful Parent Series)

Popular parenting expert Dr. Laura Markham, author of PEACEFUL PARENTS, HAPPY SIBLINGS , has garnered a large and loyal readership around the world, thanks to her simple, insightful approach that values the emotional bond between parent and child. As any parent of more than one child knows, though, its challenging for even the most engaged parent to maintain harmony and a strong connection when competition, tempers, and irritation run high. #160; In this highly anticipated guide, Dr. Markham presents simple yet powerful ways to cut through the squabbling and foster a loving, supportive bond between siblings, while giving each child the vital connection that he or she needs. PEACEFUL PARENT, HAPPY SIBLINGS includes hands-on, research-based advice on: #160; #160;#160; Creating deep connections with each one of your children, so that each truly believes that you couldnt possibly love anyone else more. #160;#160;#160;#160; Fostering a loving family culture that encourages laughter and minimizes fighting #160;#160;#160;#160; Teaching your children healthy emotional self-management and conflict resolution skillsso that they can work things out with each other, get their own needs met and respect the needs of others #160;#160;#160;#160; Helping your kids forge a close lifelong sibling bondas well as the relationship skills they will need for a life of healthy friendships, work relationships, and eventually their own family bonds. Popular parenting expert Dr. Laura Markham, author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings, has garnered a large and loyal readership around the world, thanks to her simple, insightful approach that values the emotional bond between parent and child. As any parent of more than one child knows, though, its challenging for even the most engaged parent to maintain harmony and a strong connection when competition, tempers, and irritation run high. In this highly anticipated guide, Dr. Markham presents simple yet powerful ways to cut through the squabbling and foster a loving, supportive bond between siblings, while giving each child the vital connection that he or she needs.Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings includes hands-on, research-based advice on: Creating deep connections with each one of your children, so that each truly believes that you couldn't possibly love anyone else more. Fostering a loving family culture that encourages laughter and minimizes fighting Teaching your children healthy emotional self-management and conflict resolution skills so that they can work things out with each other, get their own needs met and respect the needs of others. Helping your kids forge a close lifelong sibling bond as well as the relationship skills they will need for a life of healthy friendships, work relationships, and eventually their own family bonds Peaceful parenting 101. How you can be a peaceful parent How peaceful discipline supports the sibling relationship What causes sibling rivalry and how parents can make it better Teaching peace. Coaching kids to communicate feelings and problem-solve Why can't they just share? Why kids fight over possessions Easing the competition Tools to prevent rivalry and nurture bonding Before the new baby and thorough the first year. Before the baby arrives: Creating a warm welcome Getting off to a good start: Birth and the first few months Building a positive foundation when the baby begins to crawl Final note: Choose love.