Siblings Without Rivalry
How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too
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ISBN-10: 0-380-79900-6
ISBN-13: 9780380799008
Publisher: Collins Living
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Year: February 1, 1998
Edition: Expanded
Size: 13.21 x 20.07 x 1.78cm
Number of pages: 272
Weight: 227gr
Binding: Paperback
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Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish, Kimberly Ann Coe (illustrator)
Quill; 1988
Paperback
Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish
W. W. Norton & Company, New York City; 1987
Hardcover
Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish, Kimberly Ann Coe (illustrator)
Piccadilly Press; 1999
Paperback
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With a title like this, it's no surprise that authors Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish had a monster bestseller on their hands when the book first appeared in 1988. From the subsequent deluge of readers' stories, questions, and issues, they have created nearly 50 pages of new material for this, the 10th anniversary edition. The central message remains the same, and sounds almost too simple: avoid comparisons. But parents know that's easier said than done. The value of Faber and Mazlish's discussions is precisely that they talk you through umpteen different situations and outcomes to help you teach your brawling offspring a new set of responses. The highly informative text is punctuated with helpful summary/reminder boxes and cartoons illustrating key points. It's a must-read for parents with (or planning on) multiple children. But parents of young children who get along fine (so far) should read it too--as the authors make very clear, rivalry is inevitable. The only question is how to manage the rivalry with intelligence and compassion, and on that subject they offer a wealth of good advice. --Richard Farr
When the authors of the childcare classic How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk wrote the sanity-saving Siblings Without Rivalry, grateful parents everywhere rushed to buy the book that offered solutions to constant squabbling. As the book skyrocketed to the top of bestseller lists all over the country, the authors were deluged with letters of praise and requests for personal advice on a subject that was central to all parents of two or more children.
Now, after ten years of communicating with parents through letters, TV and radio talk shows, and in their workshops, the authors have added fresh thoughts and information for special situations. »Home alone« children are given particular attention, and the authors also show how to help very young children interact in positive ways. Siblings Without Rivalry guides the way to peace and tranquility with humor, compassion and understanding, and the illustrated, action-oriented, easy-to-understand stories will make life easier for both siblings and their parents.
When the authors of the childcare classic How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk wrote the sanity-saving SIBLINGS WITHOUT RIVALRY, grateful parents everywhere rushed to buy the book that offered solutions to constant squabbling. As the book skyrocketed to the top of bestseller lists all over the country, the authors were deluged with letters of praise and requests for personal advice on a subject that was central to all parents of two or more children.
Now, after ten years of communicating with parents through letters, TV and radio talk shows, and in their workshops, the authors have added fresh thoughts and information for special situations. »Home alone« children are given particular attention, and the authors also show how to help very young children interact in positive ways. SIBLINGS WITHOUT RIVALRY guides the way to peace and tranquility with humor, compassion and understanding, and the illustrated, action-oriented, easy-to-understand stories will make life easier for both siblings and their parents.
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I borrowed this book from the library and was so impressed with the down-to-earth and tested strategies suggested in this unpretentious book that I felt it was one of the few books that I wanted to have my own copy of for repeated future reference. I bought 3 additional copies for 3 friends who are presently each pregnant with the second child … I think it will be one of their best used gifts in the years to come!
This book is capable of imparting a lot of wisdom. It is designed to lead you through a course in which you come to understand what's beneath sibling rivalry and learn techniques and attitudes that can help defuse it or prevent it from starting in the first place. It's solid information clearly presented and well worth reading by any parent who is concerned with the issue. I disagree with the critical reviewer who claimed the info was outdated--I find it very relevant and helpful.
This book is by the same people who wrote How to Talk So Kids Will Listen … It offers practical advice which sounds so reasonable but didn't really help my family when put into use. My girls are almost 9 and 5 1/2. They fight and compete constantly for my attention. I diligently tried the advice in this book but to not avail. Just didn't translate to real life, or maybe its just us!
I am so thankful for this book. I consider myself a »good« parent, but after reading this book, I see so many changes that I am going to make in my parenting style! I am guilty of too much praising with my older son. Because he has behavioral issues, I am constantly looking to praise the good things that he does. Now I realize that it would be more beneficial for both he and his younger brother if I helped them feel pride in themselves and not get there kudos from me. I actually knew that from psych, but I didn't know how to go about it. That's what this book does – it gives really clear, easy to understand examples on what to say. Most of us have good intentions – and this book helps make them a reality. I love the familiar-voice writing style and the »group therapy« feel to it. It makes you feel like you are one of the parents in this book. The stories they share make me feel like they are watching me and my kids! I also liked how it said to allow angry feelings. I didn't grow up like that – and it really opened my eyes. Fabulous book!
Biik was delivered quickly and in good condition. The content is very good and easy to read.
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- Child care & upbringing
- Child Care/Parenting
- Child rearing
- Conflict Resolution
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- Family & Relationships|Parenting|General
- Family & Relationships|Siblings
- Family|Parenting|Childbirth
- Parenting|General
- Pregnancy & Parenting
- Sibling rivalry
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