219. Q&A: How can I foster a strong sibling bond between my social butterfly and more introverted daughter?
Episode description
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...
3:47 - "When something is challenging for you, watching a close counterpart (like a sister) breeze through it is very difficult."
4:39 - These reactions can be externalizing (like being mean to her sibling) or internalizing (like feeling bad about herself).
5:12 - To what extent is it the older siblings job to manage her younger sister's struggles?
6:32 - Conversations you can have individually with each child to understand their feelings and validate their experiences before your work to collaboratively problem solve.
10:55 - How to give them a path toward a resolution, so being an ally to each other isn't in direct conflict with their unique needs.
13:12 - Reminding yourself of what you can control and reframing your goal to be: "How can I help them each get their needs met without controlling their relationship with each other?"
21:14 - Dr. Sarah shares her personal experience of being bullied as a child.
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