Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help
Your Children Live Together So You
Can Live Too by Elaine Mazlish
Thank You!
With a title like this, its no surprise that authors Adele Faber and Elaine
Mazlish had a monster bestseller on their hands when the book first
appeared in 1988. From the subsequent deluge of readers stories,
questions, and issues, they have created nearly 50 pages of new material
for this, the 10th anniversary edition. The central message remains the
same, and sounds almost too simple: avoid comparisons. But parents
know thats easier said than done. The value of Faber and Mazlishs
discussions is precisely that they talk you through umpteen different
situations and outcomes to help you teach your brawling offspring a new
set of responses. The highly informative text is punctuated with helpful
summary/reminder boxes and cartoons illustrating key points. Its a must-
read for parents with (or planning on) multiple children. But parents of
young children who get along fine (so far) should read it too--as the
authors make very clear, rivalry is inevitable. The only question is how to
manage the rivalry with intelligence and compassion, and on that subject
they offer a wealth of good advice. --Richard Farr
Personal Review: Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your
Children Live Together So You Can Live Too by Elaine Mazlish
I am so thankful for this book. I consider myself a "good" parent, but after
reading this book, I see so many changes that I am going to make in my
parenting style! I am guilty of too much praising with my older son.
Because he has behavioral issues, I am constantly looking to praise the
good things that he does. Now I realize that it would be more beneficial for
both he and his younger brother if I helped them feel pride in themselves
and not get there kudos from me. I actually knew that from psych, but I
didn't know how to go about it. That's what this book does - it gives really
clear, easy to understand examples on what to say. Most of us have good
intentions - and this book helps make them a reality. I love the familiar-
voice writing style and the "group therapy" feel to it. It makes you feel like
you are one of the parents in this book. The stories they share make me
feel like they are watching me and my kids! I also liked how it said to allow
angry feelings. I didn't grow up like that - and it really opened my eyes.
Fabulous book!
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