Deep Dive: Understanding Sibling Rivalry

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🗓️ 8 May 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Ahhh, human beings – we are hardwired to compete. Throughout all of history we’ve competed for love, power, territory. So sibling rivalry makes sense, when you think about it. Remember Cain and Abel? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

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0:16.0	Dr. Laura's Deep dive.
0:18.0	Deep dive.
0:19.0	Dr. Laura's Deep dive, deep dive. Dr. Laura's Deep dive podcast.
0:24.0	Understanding sibling rivalry.
0:28.2	Ah, you know, human beings are hardwired to compete.
0:34.7	Throughout all of history, we've competed for love, power, territory.
0:43.3	So sibling rivalry makes sense when you think about it.
0:46.8	Remember Canaan Abel?
0:48.7	Sibling rivalry is a natural part of the family dynamic,
0:52.6	with kids primarily competing for parental attention and
0:56.8	approval. That's mostly what they want, especially for mama when they're young, and they'll try
1:02.9	to get it in both positive and negative ways. Moms and dads just want it to stop. It can really
1:10.4	drive you nuts. So today I'm going to help you understand
1:13.5	sibling rivalry and give suggestions for how to minimize it in your family. Anytime one child
1:19.2	feels he or she is getting less attention, affection, approval than the other, sibling rivalry
1:25.9	can kick in.
1:34.9	Your goal as a parent has to be to acknowledge each child for their unique abilities and needs and to build cohesion and camaraderie as a family.
1:40.2	You need to foster a home environment that does not reward sibling competition, but instead encourages cooperation.
1:50.2	Sit down to family meals together. As age allows, make sure everyone's involved in setting the table and cleaning up.
2:00.0	Encourage kids to help each other.
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