
My boys are four years apart and I thought they would fight less than siblings closer in age. Silly me! If you have more than one child there are bound to be conflicts. Summer vacation is almost over. Do you feel you need a referee shirt and a whistle to survive the day? Here is an article to help you keep your sanity these last few days before school starts-
http://www.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/08/02/sibling.rivalry/index.html?hpt=hp_bn8
Also, check out the books
Siblings Without Rivalry and
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish