Why siblings fight and when to step in
From Emerging Minds Families by Emerging Minds
May 19, 2026 · 32 min
About this episode
Alicia Ranford and Gen Muir discuss the intensity of sibling rivalry and the underlying reasons for children's arguments.
In this episode, host Alicia Ranford welcomes back parent educator and mum of four, Gen Muir, to unpack why sibling rivalry can feel so intense for parents and what’s often going on for children when they argue.
People in this episode
Host: Alicia Ranford
Guest: Gen Muir
Topics covered
- sibling rivalry
- parenting
- child behavior
- family dynamics
- conflict resolution
Keywords
- siblings
- fighting
- parenting tips
- children's behavior
- family conflict
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