Tag: sibling relationship

Behavior Fairness Challenge

Posted on April 21, 2010 by CCOAF

In previous posts I’ve been tackling the fairness challenge in general staring with toy fairness, then age factor fairness, and now behavior fairness. All of us parents are hit with this challenge when we have more than one child in … Continue reading →

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Age Factor Fairness

Posted on April 2, 2010 by CCOAF

In a previous post I shared the one of the many us parents face when there is more than one child in the house. That post spoke of the toy fairness challenge. In this post I’m going to share with … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting on the Farm | Tagged advantage of being the middle child, advantage of being the oldest, advantage of being the youngest, being fair with your kids, birth order, buying more than one toy, close siblings, sibling competition, sibling fighting, sibling relationship, sibling rivalry, siblings, siblings taking turns, teaching empathy, teaching kids fairness, teaching older siblings empathy | Leave a comment

The Toy Fairness Challenge

Posted on March 24, 2010 by CCOAF

It’s a challenge that all parents face when you have more than one child. In my case, as you know, it’s three boys that I have to try my best to keep things and situations fair. The words “It’s not … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting on the Farm | Tagged advantage of being the middle child, advantage of being the oldest, advantage of being the youngest, being fair with your kids, birth order, buying more than one toy, close siblings, sibling competition, sibling fighting, sibling relationship, sibling rivalry, siblings, siblings taking turns, teaching empathy, teaching kids fairness, teaching older siblings empathy | Leave a comment

My Sister, My Friend

Posted on February 10, 2010 by CCOAF

“A sister is like a permanent best friend.” ~ Jacqueline Kehee I realize that quote doesn’t hold true for some people but thankfully in my situation it does. I truly can’t picture my life without one and in my opinion … Continue reading →

Posted in Inside My Heart | Tagged being a sibling, blood related, close siblings, sibl, sibli, sibling, sibling competition, sibling love hate relationship, sibling relationship, sibling rivalry, siblings, siblings taking turns, sisters and brothers, the meaning of a sibling | Leave a comment

Oh the Competition

Posted on January 6, 2010 by CCOAF

It drives me nuts every day when two or all three boys are home. They are always competing on who is first to brush their teeth, wash their hands or whatever the case may be. I honestly don’t remember my … Continue reading →

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My Sons' Love/Hate Relationship

Posted on August 18, 2009 by CCOAF

After having Trevor in May 2001 I couldn’t wait to have another baby not only for the experience of raising two kids, but also giving Trevor the gift of a sibling. I grew up with a little sister, Michelle, and … Continue reading →