What is Meredith Masony's ultimate guide to handling sibling rivalry during family adventures?

Hi there! I’m Meredith Masony.

When it comes to sibling rivalry on family adventures, I don’t try to erase it; I look for what’s underneath it. On our hike down to the riverbed and up the mountain, my kids bickered nonstop—until it got really hard. Then I heard, “Take my hand,” “We can do this,” “You’ve got this.”

So my “ultimate guide” is:

• Expect the fighting; it’s normal
• Put them in situations where they have to work together
• Point out and praise those moments of kindness and teamwork
• Remember: if they rally for each other when it counts, you’re doing something right

Do you want ideas for specific phrases to use in the moment when they start fighting?