Seann
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How do you encourage positive play between your kids?
We have three kids with 2 years in between them. From an early age, we noticed sibling rivalry between the older two and there is nothing that is more rewarding then when they run off to play together. What do you use to encourage positive play between your kids?
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Parenting siblings
> 60 days ago
Answers (2)
I have two boys that are four years apart. I do not have an overall strategy but I am aware that there were certain types of activites where my kids played cooperatively. I found beach activities to be especially great. They played very well together in the sand. They could do this for hours. I also found bedtme stories t be good. I would emphasize activities that are by its nature cooperative.
> 60 days ago
There's a very interesting article on sibling rivalry in the magazine section of this site called "Sibling Revelry: Raising Kids Who Get Along." It can be viewed at:
http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Sibling_Revelry_Raising_Kids_Who/
http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Sibling_Revelry_Raising_Kids_Who/
> 60 days ago
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