Stop the Sibling Wars

2019年12月28日星期六

Stop the Sibling Wars

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December 28, 2019

A roundup of new guidance and stories from NYT Parenting.

‘Tis the season for presents, eggnog, cozy footed jammies and the annual morphing of your children from angelic little cherubs into their evil holiday counterparts: gift monsters. If your kids can’t seem to compromise on who gets the first turn on the new scooter, or first crack at the fancy new smart speaker that plays songs that rhyme with “maybe bark,” Melinda Wenner Moyer has got the goods on how to settle even the most explosive sibling conflicts. Also on the site this week, Molly Elizalde on why it took so long for egg freezing to go mainstream, and Virginia Sole-Smith with tips for making mealtimes a little less miserable.

Also be sure to check out the 25 best children’s books of 2019, and one of our most popular guides of the year: The key to getting better sleep when you have a new baby (because who doesn’t want to go into 2020 with a little more rest?).

Thanks for reading!

— Julia Calderone, senior staff editor, NYT Parenting

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Giulia Sagramola

What to Do When Your Kids Fight

Sibling conflict is normal, but these mediation techniques will build empathy and help them settle disputes themselves.

The surprising science.

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Bárbara Malagoli

How Egg Freezing Went Mainstream

Men could easily freeze their sperm since the 1970s. So why did it take so long to figure out how to successfully freeze a woman’s eggs?

Is Mealtime Miserable?

‘Division of responsibility in feeding’ is an approach that may help picky eaters and food-fixated kids alike. What it won’t do: make anyone finish their broccoli.

Try this.

Jing Wei

The Key to Better Sleep When You Have a New Baby

Fatigue is a common side effect of parenthood. Here’s how to know when it’s a symptom of a bigger problem.

Get the guide.

Cari Vander Yacht

The 25 Best Children’s Books of 2019

If you’re looking for new reads, don’t miss these picks from Maria Russo, The Times’s children’s books editor.

Browse the list.

Tiny Victories

Parenting can be a grind. Let’s celebrate the tiny victories.

I changed my son’s diaper in the dark while only taking one of his legs out of his jammies. I am ready for the Olympics now. — Elizabeth Peterson, Seattle, Wash.

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