Little Wins Club · Family relationships · Ages 2–12
When siblings clash
Progress over perfection.
Start with safety, not deciding who is the bad child. Each child can have a real feeling even when hurtful behaviour must stop.
Try it together
- Separate unsafe play calmly and check whether anyone needs care.
- When settled, give each child a short turn to explain without interruption.
- Name the shared problem and offer a workable plan such as turns, another toy or space apart. Do not force apologies or affection.
Words you could use
“You both want the truck. I won’t let anyone hit. Let’s work out whose turn is first.”
One manageable next step
Practise one turn-taking plan when everyone is calm.