Calm Parents, Happy Siblings: How to stop the fighting and raise friends for life

by Laura Markham

Popular parenting expert Dr Laura Markham has garnered a large and loyal readership around the world, thanks to her simple, insightful approach that values the emotional bond between parent and child. However, as any parent of more than one child knows, it’s challenging for even the most engaged parent to maintain harmony and a strong connection when competition, tempers, and irritation run high. In this highly anticipated guide, Dr Markham presents simple yet powerful ways to cut through the squabbling and foster a loving, supportive bond between siblings, while giving each child the vital connection that he or she needs.


Calm Parents, Happy Siblings presents hands-on, research-based advice

Creating deep connections with each one of your children, so that each truly believes that you couldn’t possibly love anyone else more.

Fostering a loving family culture that encourages laughter and minimizes fighting.

Teaching your children healthy emotional self-management and conflict resolution skills – so that they can work things out with each other, get their own needs met and respect the needs of others.

Helping your kids forge a close lifelong sibling bond, as well as the relationship skills they will need for a life of healthy friendships, work relationships, and eventually their own family bonds.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Childrens

352 pages, Paperback

First published June 4, 2015

Reviews

[Becky Bainbridge · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really mixed views on this! Some aspects I really liked and sat well with my parenting values, but other parts had me rolling my eyes...
I really don't see how anyone with more than one child would have the time or energy to follow this fully. She literally suggests that you neglect all other aspects of your life which I just don't think is a realistic or healthy approach, regardless of how effective it might be! I did however take away some useful points for fostering the bond between my children and have become more aware of the ways our language and actions can trigger sibling rivalry and insecurities.

[Irina Mitrofan Bitca · Rating 5 out of 5]

O carte de ținut aproape, mai ales daca sunteti sau va doriti sa fiti părinți pentru mai mulți copii. Dr. Laura Markham explica frumos, clar si simplu cum sa ii ajuți pe puiii de om sa isi construiască relații valoroase,pe termen lung.

[Rachel H · Rating 4 out of 5]

This lengthy book has good advice and lots of strategies to try out with your children to help them get along with each other. I like Markham's general parenting philosophy so this book made sense for me. I find that by reading these parenting books, the ideas seep into our daily lives, even if I don't actively use the techniques in a step-by-step manner.

I've taken off one star because a large part of the book is about starting with siblings from birth and most readers are going to be much too late for that! I think she should have split it into two books - Siblings from age 0, and the rest.

[lê duy bình · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mình nghe bản audiobook của quyển này sau khi nghe quyển 1. Quyển này nói về nuôi dạy nhiều hơn 1 đứa con. Nghe audio của 1 quyển sách thực sự làm mình không thích lắm nhưng là cách để nắm bắt nhanh nội dung và nếu muốn đi sâu tìm hiểu thì nên đọc sách giấy thì hơn.

Các ý tưởng trong quyển sách này không có gì quá mới mẻ, nhưng có nhiều lời khuyên thực dụng trong cách giải quyết các mâu thuẫn giữa những đứa con với nhau.

Một điều mà mình nghĩ có thể áp dụng cho hoàn cảnh hiện tại, mới chỉ có 1 đứa con, đó là việc giải quyết tranh chấp đồ chơi khi có đứa trẻ khác đến nhà chơi cùng.

Có lẽ khi bắt đầu có đứa thứ 2, mình sẽ cần đọc bản giấy hoặc ebook của quyển này.

[Taron · Rating 4 out of 5]

A helpful book with specific sections for bringing home a new baby and then challenges as siblings get older. Builds on the concepts from Siblings Without Rivalry, as acknowledged by the author, with more practical and specific examples which I found helpful. I think this is one I could continue to dip into as time goes on.

[Liane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a kind approach to raising little souls. A must read.

[Diana Malci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Made me really think before talking to my kids, especially when very tired or stressed. Many great ideas on how to get the whole family involved and encouraging sibling support.

[Kristina Mažulė · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth to have in home library