- Not taking sides in an argument between siblings
- Helping children solve their own disagreements
- Emphasizing teamwork, not competion among siblings
- Not casting children into roles within the family
- Valuing each child fo their uniqueness
Some of this stuff may seem like it is for people with older children than mine, but I want to take a proactive approach on this issue. I would rather be educated early on so that I can prevent as much sibling rivalry as possible. I want my children to be good friends and I hope this is not too much to ask for. I don't want them to see the other one as their competion for attention, love, etc.
This book also made me realize that it is not too late to develop a closer relationship with my brother. The authors describe how many of the people in their workshop ended up having revelations about their own relationships with their siblings and went on to try and repair those relationships. My brother and I are five years apart and have totally different interests and have never really been close. However, I think if I just made more of an effort to stay in contact, we could be closer than we are now. Especially since we share the bond of both being parents now.
Right now I am reading three books at once, something I don't normally do. They are:
Practically Perfect In Every Way
My friend Michelle and I are planning to start a blog together, completely devoted to book reviews and I hope to have it up and running before I finish all those books, so check back soon for the link. Michelle is great at picking good books, so I think it will be an interesting blog.
2 comments:
Ok, It is up. megandmagdotblogspotdotcom
I bought this book too early too and didn't read it two years ago when I go it after Oliver was born. But, now I am frantically shifting through the pages and reading topics one at a time to make it through our days. I think you will use it within the next one to two years! I am planning on reading it by the end of the summer.
Hey, you should put your post up on the other blog too so we could have our first book review. I tagged you on my blog. :) Under the MEME post.
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