Summer Sibling Fights and How to Handle Them – 354

Summer Sibling Fights and How to Handle Them – 354

Author: Pam Howard May 20, 2025 Duration: 17:45

Summer often means more sibling fights, which can mean more stress for you.

With school out and everyone under the same roof, it's easy to get pulled into constant squabbles and feel like you're always playing referee.

In this episode, I'm talking about why kids tend to fight more in summer, what's really going on beneath the surface, and how to stay grounded when the tension rises.

You'll learn how to respond in ways that support your kids' emotional development and your own peace of mind.

If you're craving fewer power struggles and more calm this summer, this is for you.

https://lessdramamoremama.com/354


Pam Howard brings a refreshingly practical voice to the often chaotic world of parenting with Less Drama More Mama. Drawing from her unique background as a Master Certified Life Coach, a licensed clinical social worker, and a former school counselor, she moves beyond theory to offer real, usable strategies for everyday family life. This isn't about achieving perfection; it's about replacing overwhelm with a sense of grounded confidence. Each episode feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend who truly gets it. Pam weaves together personal anecdotes from her own journey as a mom with anonymized case studies from her coaching practice, creating a relatable and insightful listen. You'll find specific life coaching tools and perspectives designed to transform those moments of feeling frazzled or disconnected into opportunities for calm and stronger bonds with your kids. The Less Drama More Mama podcast is a resource for any parent looking to cultivate more peace and less reactivity at home, covering topics that span child development, educational challenges, and personal growth. It’s a space where the focus shifts from simply managing behavior to understanding the underlying dynamics, empowering you to handle what comes your way with more grace and less guilt.
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