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 How siblings treat each other is often taken too lightly. While some bickering is a natural reaction to people living together and sharing the same space, some arguing can be very damaging. It is important to use their times of agitation to reflect on what the real issues are in the relationship between your children.
I have observed that most of the time when siblings are not getting along, one of two main things are happening.
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 Here is a question for you: What are the five most frequent phrases you heard your mother say when you were growing up? Sit with this thought for a while and see what surfaces.
They may be negative or positive.
They may bring warm memories or painful reminders of hurtful words.
Whatever they are, you remember them.
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 This Sunday is Father's Day and I am sure you might be wondering why I would be writing on that holiday when this is a blog for moms. I write about it because honoring your child's father is one of the most respectful things you can do for your children.
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 I need to say this. You probably don't need to hear it but I still have a need to say it.
When we become moms, we have a tendency to put the child first and the dad second. This may not seem like a big deal and many times we think that dads simply need to pull up their big boy pants and grow up. But I must say I don't think we appreciate their position.
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I have two nieces that are just precious. They have taken two different journeys in life and both have shown me the significance of a mother's love and the impact of what happens when it is gone.
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