Q&A: How can I foster a strong sibling bond between my social butterfly and more introverted daughter?
Q&A: How can I foster a strong sibling bond between my social butterfly and more introverted daughter?  
Podcast: Securely Attached
Published On: Thu Jul 11 2024
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.     WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PARENTING MULTIPLE CHILDREN? 🎧 How can I handle jealousy and sibling rivalry 🎧 Navigating sibling fighting 🎧 Transitioning from one child to two     ✨We want to hear from you! Go to https://drsarahbren.com/question to send us a question or a topic you want to hear us answer on Securely Attached - Beyond the Sessions! ✨