Raising Loving Siblings

Sibling conflict is one of the most common—and exhausting—challenges parents face. In this practical and compassionate guide, sibling expert and family therapist Jonathan Caspi helps parents understand why siblings fight and how family dynamics can intensify or ease conflict. Rather than offering quick fixes or punishments that don’t last, the book provides clear principles, real-life stories, and actionable strategies to help parents respond calmly and effectively. Caspi shows parents how to manage sibling disputes without taking sides, avoid harmful comparisons, decide when to intervene and when to step back, and work together when caregivers disagree. By addressing the root causes of sibling rivalry, this book helps families restore peace and build healthier, lifelong sibling relationships.

Key Features:

• Explains the underlying causes of sibling conflict and rivalry
• Practical dos and don’ts for managing fights calmly and effectively
• Guidance on intervening without taking sides or escalating tension
• Strategies for parents who disagree on how to handle sibling issues
• Real-life examples and stories to illustrate common family dynamics
• Focus on long-term relationship building, not short-term discipline
• Written in a compassionate, accessible style for overwhelmed parents