They used to be so cute together. My daughter couldn't wait to be a big sister. She loved holding the baby, helped bottle-feed and change the nappies, played with him for hours. She shared all her toys and all her friends. She was the one to show him the ropes at the day care centre.
So what's changed? Is it that she's a school girl now? Is it that she's a girl and he's a - yuck! - boy? Is is just a phase?
According to Sarah's Say Today (it's a great column, well worth subscribing to), it's normal and even desirable. Sibling squabbles are the training ground for life, it's where you sort out unfairness and learn about combat if not compromise.
But when is too much too much? When should I get involved? Find out what experts say. And if you feel you should get involved, here's how.
Please share your own sibling rivalry stories. It will make me feel better.
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