Many parents have asked me recently about how to deal effectively with sibling rivalry. The degree of sibling rivalry, and whether or not it has long-term positive or negative consequences, depends on what parents do about it. Please read more at:
http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/sibriv.htm
The intensity of sibling rivalry and the yearning that children have to be loved “the most” and to be “the best” is lovingly and beautifully captured in the picture book I Love You the Purplest by Barbara Joosse. I have it here in my office if you want to check it out.
