How to Prepare Your Child For a New Sibling


Updated 04/16/12 6:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Prepare Children For a New Sibling

While some older siblings might be thrilled by the news of your pregnancy, children often will react negatively. Some might even break down into tears, like in this sad but relatable home video of a mom's pregnancy announcement. The news of a new sibling can be devastating to a child, because it means that he might receive less of your time and attention and will have to share his toys and your Read more

Should Law Enforcement Get Involved in Sibling Spats?


Updated 08/19/09 10:49 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 14 comments

Should Law Enforcement Get Involved in Sibling Spats?

Siblings can be best friends one minute and miniature ultimate fighters the next. While arguments can be as minor as name calling and backseat squabbles, they can also be intense with hair pulling, scratching and shoving. Texas police recently arrested, handcuffed and charged a 10-year-old girl with a Class A misdemeanor assault for fighting with her 13-year-old sister. The playground quarrel Read more

Two Kids Are Twice the Fun of One


Updated 04/17/09 5:45 PM · Posted by babysugar · 1 comment

Benefits of Two Children

Becoming a mother was a blessing I appreciate more and more every day. It has been an amazing experience to watch our firstborn grow into a charming, entertaining, and sweet girl. I was nervous that having two would rock our world. And, our son certainly has, but in the best way. Watching our children together makes me so happy. Check out my slideshow to see why I think two is better than one. Read more

Does Sibling Rivalry Exist in Your Home?


Updated 10/13/08 10:28 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 11 comments

Does Sibling Rivalry Exist in Your Home?

Mike Wahlberg is none too thrilled about the arrival of his lil brother, Brendan. But the reason the 2-year-old is bothered by the newest addition is just a case of sibling rivalry as the tot has been knocked out of the baby spot. Their father Mark Wahlberg recently reported that his older son said, "The baby has to go to Florida!" and that the statement was his child's first full sentence. Read more

Where Do You Stand? Sibling Rivalry


Updated 04/24/11 7:58 PM · Posted by · 16 comments

Where Do You Stand? Sibling Rivalry

Even though I'm the oldest in my family, I've still fallen victim to sibling rivalry. And while my brother and I are very different, it's that competition that often times pushes us to reach our goals, whatever they may be. Yes, rivalry has a down side too, but tell me, where do you stand on the matter? Do you think it's just a healthy part of any family dynamic or does rivalry have the ability Read more

Siblings Explore the Many Ways to Say "I Love You"


Updated 06/12/08 10:00 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Big Sister Feeds Little Bro a Booger

Turn the other cheek? Hell no. In this family, it's an eye for an eye. If big sis shoves something in his mouth, he'll shove something in her face. They say revenge is sweet, but methinks the taste of her "leftovers" and the touch of his "gratitude" are anything but sweet. Can we get some parental intervention (and restraining orders) up in here? Read more

Dear Poll: Have You Ever Competed With Your Sister?


Updated 03/18/08 5:02 PM · Posted by · 46 comments

Dear Poll: Have You Ever Competed With Your Sister?

Finally, the much-awaited movie The Other Boleyn Girl has arrived in theaters. Having read the book, I'm absolutely dying to see this movie, especially because it has two of my favorite actresses in the main roles, Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman. They play two sisters, Mary and Anne Boleyn respectively, in perhaps one of the most dramatic sibling rivalries of all time over the Read more