Podcast Episode 387: Fighting Siblings, Sticky Counters, and a Heat Wave: Is This Normal?
Ever feel like your house turns into a full-blown wrestling match the second summer hits? The dishwasher’s full (again), there’s a mysterious sticky spot on the counter that no one will claim, and your kids are screaming over who gets to unload which rack. Sound familiar? You’re not alone—and no, you’re not failing. This kind of chaos is so normal, especially when the heat, the lack of school routine, and the never-ending togetherness push everyone to the edge. If you’re wondering how to stop sibling fighting during summer break, it starts with knowing you’re not the only one dealing with this madness.
Here’s the truth: sibling fighting happens at every age. Whether your kids are 6 or 16, they’ll find a reason to argue—usually about fairness or whose turn it is to do literally anything. The good news? There are things you can do that actually help. It doesn’t have to be perfect.
But the real secret sauce? It’s you. When you’re burnt out and running on fumes, everything feels harder. That’s why learning to notice your own emotional limits and modeling how to handle them—taking breaks, apologizing when you yell, and giving yourself some grace—is everything.
If you’re trying to figure out how to stop sibling fighting during summer break, start by making sure you feel supported, too. This episode is here to remind you that you’re doing better than you think and give you the tools to bring more calm (and less chaos) into your home, one sticky counter at a time.
In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:
- Sibling fighting is totally normal- but is it?
- How summer break often throws everything off in a family and how to fix that
- Why taking care of you will actually reduce the fights with your kids
- The best way to stop the fighting in your house this summer
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