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Parenting expert Dr. Rosina McAlpine from Win Win parenting discusses sibling rivalry and the introduction of a new sibling. She explains that children use coercion, negotiation, and disengagement to resolve conflicts, with siblings often eliciting harsher treatment due to the long-term nature of the relationship. Parents should emphasize family values and kindness to foster lasting bonds. For older siblings, early preparation and empathy towards the new baby are crucial. Dr. McAlpine suggests maintaining routines and involving other family members to help ease the transition. She also notes that a positive start to sibling relationships can influence their long-term trajectory, though life events may still impact them.

Dr. Rosina McAlpine discussing managing sibling rivalry. Dr. McAlpine emphasises the importance of empathy and understanding children's perceptions of fairness. Sibling rivalry is a normal part of development, influenced by birth order, with firstborns often being responsible, middle children diplomatic, and youngest children outgoing. She suggested creating a family mission statement to set boundaries and values. Practical strategies include addressing conflicts as learning opportunities and fostering a sense of teamwork.

Exploring the concept of natural consequences and parenting strategies. Dr. Rosina emphasises the importance of empathy in parenting, noting that empathetic parents raise more empathetic children. They also discuss the impact of a series on parenting, highlighting the guilt parents feel when their children come to the attention of the law. Dr. Rosina advises focusing on learning, connection, and repair rather than blame. The conversation also touches on dealing with bullying and the importance of maintaining trust with teenagers.

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Dr. Rosina McAlpine is the CEO and creator of the Win Win Parenting Program, and holds a Masters of Higher Education and an education focused PhD from the University of New South Wales, Australia. ​ About About Dr Rosina Dr Rosina McAlpine (B Com, M Com (Hons), MHed, PhD, FCPA) Dr. Rosina McAlpine is the CEO and creator of the Win Win Parenting Program, and holds a Masters of Higher Education and an education focused PhD from the University of New South Wales, Australia. Since becoming a parent, she has been developing programs to help parents overcome the challenges of modern-day parenting using the latest research in child development. Her research interests include navigating and negotiating work-life balance, and gender equality. A keen researcher, Rosina has edited a book with chapters from leading minds around the world in psychology, neuro-science and biology for the book entitled Inspired Children: how the leading minds of today raise their kids. As a busy working Mum, Rosina has developed practical and innovative approaches to parenting, including programs that empower parents to help their children develop key life skills like good self-esteem, communication skills and resilience in just 15 minutes at a time. Rosina has appeared regularly in the media, hosted a weekly parenting talk radio show, co-hosted a web TV show and has an informative parenting blog with practical support on a range of topics including managing children’s use of technology, supporting healthy self-esteem and overcoming bullying.