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The green eyed monster
by Coram Family 
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You will probably say to your children that they should 'tell' you about a problem that needs sorting and not scream and thump each other. It's then your responsibility to do what you can and not say they are 'telling tales' when they are, as requested, 'telling' you.
If you're not present when the trouble starts, you may not be sure what has really happened. But you can listen and try to help your children negotiate what could happen next or how to resolve this problem.
Remember, even good friends don't get on well all the time. So, don't assume that a few cross words between siblings, who are just fed up with each other, are the opening act of a full scale Greek tragedy. Make sure children have the chance to be apart and do something on their own with a parent. They must respect the sanctuary of each other's bedrooms and only go there when invited. If they have to share a bedroom, find somewhere in your home where each child can go for peace and quiet.
Siblings often go to the same nursery, playgroup and primary school. This arrangement makes practical sense for families, but if brothers and sisters really don't get on, it may be that one child would thrive in a different kind of environment. This could involve choosing different schools so that comparisons and rivalries can't be pursued.
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