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Dealing with Sibling Rivalry
...'s best efforts, sibling rivalry is a natural part of growing up. Here's a guide of what to expect... and when: Sibling rivalry can be at its worst when both children are under 4 years of age -- especially... are unavoidable between siblings. Children are likely to fight over toys and tease one another. Despite a parent...
Birth Order and Personality
How being the firstborn, middle child, last-born, or only child may affect your behavior more than you think.
5 Values You Should Teach Your Child by Age Five
Many parents think that it's premature to teach values to a toddler or preschooler. But that's a misconception. Here are the values that all children should develop by their fifth birthday, and some easy ways to make them stick.
Discipline Tactics For Every Age
Discipline isn't punishment, and there's more than one way to correct your child's behavior--without yelling. Here's a tactic for every age.
Moms Respond: How Did You Handle Sibling Rivalry?
..., and introduced him to each guest who arrived.
Sela, Alexandria, Virginia
To offset sibling rivalry, we went... apart. I find the best way to handle rivalry is to let the girls work it out on their own. I keep a...
Sibling Squabbles and Fighting
Kids fight over everything from the TV to who gets to sit next to Daddy at dinner. Short of locking each child up in a separate room, what's a parent to do?
Young Children and Sibling Rivalry
...'ll barely be talking by then. Do children this young feel sibling rivalry? A. Kudos for already thinking... about how to prepare your daughter -- indeed, even very young children can be resentful of a new sibling.... Up until now your first child has had your undivided attention and love. So having a sibling...
When Siblings Fight
A certain amount of bickering among siblings is normal. But how do you know when it's going too far?
Quiz: What's Your Birth Order Personality?
Why do firstborns seem so anal? Why are lastborns so happy-go-lucky? Discover if your birth order matches up with your personality characteristics in this 10-question quiz.
Baby Development Tracker
Follow your baby's growth and learn about all of the milestones he'll reach in his first year! Plus, you'll find Health and Safety Information and Mom Must-Know Tips for each week.
8 Tips to Teach Sharing
Do your playdates dissolve into nasty battles over every toy in the room? Then it's time for you to teach your child this important life lesson.
The Power of Birth Order
How on earth did your kids turn out to be so different from each other? It may have to do with where they sit in the family tree.
Discipline for Softies
Forget everything you've ever heard about how to deal with kids' bad behavior. According to this leading child psychologist, you don't have to get tough to discipline your kid properly.
Adjusting to Being an Older Sibling
Congratulations! You're the mom of a bouncing new baby... and a cranky, confused, and jealous toddler. Here, ways to smooth your little one's transition from only child to big brother or sister.
