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📌🛑 *HOW TO HANDLE SIBLING RIVALRY

📌🛑 *HOW TO HANDLE SIBLING RIVALRY* Gen37:3-4 The hack-causes of sibling rivalry is preference of parental love, favoritism and responsibilities among children. So, let's start by looking at few attributes in children that make  parent love a child more than another 1. Sex of the child. Some parents place preference in male child than female, in some cases ,father show more love to female child(Electra complex) at the expense of the male child, mothers too also show love to male child (Oedepus complex) at the expense of the female child. 2. The obedience and responsibility of the child at home. wayward children are treated most times as black sheep or bad apple in the family. 3. Talent and potential.  4. Academic excellence. Parent generally have a soft spot for brilliant children.  5. Resemblance. It's easier to love a child that resembles u more than the others. 6. Personal bias on the part of the parents. Humans are naturally bias, and this play out in homes too....

5 Effective Parenting Strategies to Parent Children with Difficult Behaviours

Does your child’s behavior leave you feeling like you’re constantly running kiti kiti, kata kata? By WENDY OLOGE  You’re not alone. Many parents struggle with challenging behaviors. But before you resort to yelling, and punishment, take a deep breath and consider this: there might be a reason behind those outbursts. This blog post dives into the root causes of difficult behaviors in children, and equips you with 5 effective parenting strategies to navigate these situations calmly and constructively. Let’s move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling empowered in your parenting journey! Often, we discuss children’s misbehavior without delving into its root causes. Let’s categorize these causes into three factors: 1 .  Developmental Factors:  Unmet developmental needs can lead to misbehavior. Children act out when essential needs like autonomy, competence, and social skills aren’t fulfilled. A common example is lacking social skills. When a child misses out on learning expected...