Sibling Rivalry in the Church
By bowden mcelroy | Jan 30, 2005
Comments OffWhen I was young, I could never understand why the pastor of our church was called “Brother Roy”. My brothers were two little guys who hadn’t yet figured out that a strategy of cooperation would probably have made their lives easier and mine more difficult. The pastor was nothing like my little brothers. “Brother Roy” [...]
How to rein in sibling rivalry.
By bowden mcelroy | Jan 27, 2005
Comments OffJennie A. McLaurin, M.D., a pediatrician, has a pretty good article about sibling rivalry. She states that while most people “assume sibling rivalry is the norm” we can ( and should) expect our children to behave in a kinder manner. Dr. McLaurin gives parents four strategies to decrease conflicts at home. 1. Cultivate Friendship: catch [...]
