- Family Life
Looking for the best books to help prepare a big sister or big brother for the new baby that's coming home soon? Read these children's books with your older child during your pregnancy to get them excited about what's to come.
June 20, 2011 - Family Life
If you are a parent of multiple children, teach them to support and play with each other for strong sibling bonds.
October 12, 2009 - Family Life
Learn the ways in which sibling rivalry relates to a need for mom's attention.
October 4, 2007 - Family Life
Learn some simple generalizations about birth order, and what they may mean in your family.
October 4, 2007 - Family Life
Find tips on dealing with regression in your child when a new baby joins the family.
September 7, 2007 - Family Life
You can't force your child to love or even like the new baby, but you can find ways to bring them closer together.
August 30, 2007 - Family Life
Learn how to prepare your child for the arrival of a new baby. Make sure she has time to get used to the idea.
August 30, 2007 - July 5, 2006
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Learn how to deal as a family with the departure of a child.
September 16, 2002 - Family Life
Find ways you can help your siblings accept each other.
May 13, 2002 - Family Life
Sibling rivalry is at its worst when the younger child outshines the older sibling.
March 1, 2002 - Family Life
Ask your older children to put themselves in your little guy's place. Sometimes children don't realize how painful words can be. Try to talk about these things when you and the kids are alone and relaxed, perhaps just before bed.
December 18, 2001 - Family Life
Forcing your older girl to include her sibling when she visits her friends is setting her up to resent the little sister you want her to care for.
October 30, 2001 - Family Life
It's not uncommon for a formerly only child to react negatively when a younger sibling is born.
July 17, 2001 - Family Life
Jealousy often flares up when a child from another marriage gets a new sibling.
March 22, 2001 - Family Life
Conflict between siblings is normal. What's important is how the children and parents handle the conflict.
February 19, 2001 - Family Life
Parents can reduce rivalry between twins by removing unnecessary competition.
November 21, 2000 - Family Life
Parents must be careful not to allow their star athletes to consider themselves better or more deserving than others simply because they are exceptional in this one arena.
March 6, 2000