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title: 'How can I deal with sibling rivalry sensitively?'
url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/ask-dr-bettina/how-can-i-deal-with-sibling-rivalry-sensitively'
markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/ask-dr-bettina/how-can-i-deal-with-sibling-rivalry-sensitively.md'
date: '2026-10-14'
description: '5 top tips for managing sibling rivalry and building healthy relationships.'
taxonomy:
  category:
    - Toolkit
  tag:
    - 'Home Life'
  type:
    - Video
  contributor:
    - 'Dr Bettina Hohnen'
---

# How to deal with sibling rivalry sensitively

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5 top tips for managing sibling rivalry and building healthy relationships.

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