Inter-Child Relationships (general)
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Sibling Relationship Tip for Arrival of New Baby
Memorabilia such as baby books, photos and videos help remind older siblings about their own birth stories and the special attention they required as infants. more...
Children are born with the capacity to develop empathy. Adults can use simple strategies to teach children about the feelings of other people. more...
Talking to Children about New Baby Jealousy
When big brothers and big sisters feel jealous about a new baby in the family, parents can help by discussing and validating the feelings of the older sibling. more...
Community Feeling in the Preschool Classroom
Giving children meaningful classroom jobs, creating class books and playing cooperative games all promote social interest for young children in the preschool classroom. more...
What is Social Interest for Children?
"Social interest" or in German, "gemeinshaftsgefühl" is a term coined by Alfred Adler and refers to one's "sense of community" or contribution to the common welfare. more...
Teaching Young Children to Use their Words
Instead of simply saying to preschoolers, "Stop hitting. Use your words", adults can best help children by telling children the exact words to use during a conflict. more...
Friendship Skills for Three-Year-Olds
At age three, preschool children need lots of supervision and coaching to develop friendship skills and solve conflicts with other children. more...
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Minimize Sibling Rivalry and Fighting
By: Terry Overbeek
All kids argue and have tough times with their brothers and sisters. However, when the hard times turn violent and go on indefinitely, parents need to take action. more...
By:
Wei Yin Wong
Making friends is a big part of children's lives. Parents need to help and guide children to form friendships as much as possible. more...
Helping Lonely Children Make Friends
By:
Wei Yin Wong
Parents of lonely, unsociable and unpopular children can help them make friends by using opposite pairing, younger pairing, clique activities and small groups. more...
Conversations by Age with Children about Death
By: Wendy Jackson
Children should be educated about death, dying, grief, and loss, but they shouldn't be given information they are incapable of processing and understanding. more...
Talking to Children about Death
By: Wendy Jackson
If there is a dying loved one in the family, discussing death with the children can be troubling. Yet, if children are to be helped, they must be taught about death. more...
By: Wendy Jackson
Children going through the grieving process may wonder how their school friends will treat them. They may also worry about their family who is left at home during the day more...
Siblings of Sisters are Happier, More Optimistic
Having a sister makes you happier, more optimistic, more balanced and probably healthier in the long run, says a recent study at the University of Ulster in the U.K. more...
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