The HRI team wishes you and your family a safe and joy-filled Halloween! We encourage you to use this day as an opportunity to spend quality time with your friends and family.
Cancelled: 2020 Family Village Resource Fairs
*Please note that this event has been cancelled due to the coronavirus situation. We are currently planning another event for families with young children for later in the year, so stay tuned to our Facebook page and Events page for
Understanding Your Emotions
An important part of engaging in healthy communication is understanding and processing your emotions. When you are able to regulate your emotions, you can convey your thoughts and feelings calmly and clearly.
Reach Out for Help
Sibling relationships are complex and layered, and sometimes they can be really challenging to navigate. If you find yourself struggling with how to best support your children in developing a healthy sibling relationship and are unsure of what your
Parentification
Parentification occurs when one child takes on a parenting role to take care of another sibling, or in some cases, a parent. This may look like making lunches or cooking dinner for the family, cleaning the home, paying the
One-on-one Time
A great way to support healthy sibling relationships is to spend individual time with each child! Finding the time to plan individual activities with each child can be challenging when you’re juggling a busy schedule; however, it can make
Encourage Sibling Bonding & Respect Boundaries
Encouraging sibling bonding time is also a great way to promote healthy interactions and foster a strong relationship between your kids. This ensures that, even when schedules get hectic and life feels chaotic, your kids can count on having time
Disagreeing Respectfully
If you’re a parent of siblings, you’re probably well acquainted with bickering and have had to intervene in your fair share of disagreements between your kids. As challenging and frustrating as it can be for parents, it’s completely normal for
Avoid Comparing & Embrace Differences
Part of fostering healthy sibling relationships means celebrating each child’s individuality and trying your best to refrain from comparing your children to one another. Sibling comparisons may look like saying things such as, “Your brother comes home from school and
A Positive & Nurturing Relationship
Building healthy sibling relationships starts early! As a parent, you can encourage a positive, nurturing relationship between siblings from an early age. When you teach your kids that they can count on one another for support and encouragement, they will