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
Promoting Healthy Sibling Relationships
Sibling relationships are often some of our longest relationships, and while they can be complex and at times challenging, they can also be a source of deep connection and happiness. Our first opportunities to practice social skills and learn how
Play an Active Role in Education
Being an active participant in your child’s education not only builds a strong foundation for their academic success, but it also creates opportunities to connect and foster positive growth in your relationship. Talk to your kids about their school day
Ask Questions!
An important part of engaging with your kids involves asking them questions! You can learn so much about your kids by asking them questions that give them the space to express their interests, goals, dreams, and fears. Not only will
Get Involved in Extracurriculars
Children spend a lot of time participating in extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, art, or dance. You can be more engaged with your kids by being intentional about becoming involved in their extracurriculars. This means learning about the sports
Make Family Time Part of Your Routine
A great way to be intentional about being an engaged parent and spending time with your kids is to build family time into your daily routine! You don’t have to set aside large chunks of time every day or plan
Put Your Phone Away!
Being an engaged parent means knowing when to put your phone away. Be intentional about spending quality, technology free time with your kids, during which you can build strong and meaningful connections. When you put your phone away and give