Behind the Bickering: What Sibling Fights Are Really About

Sibling fights might sound like everyday noise in a busy home, but beneath the shouting matches and tattling, there’s often something more going on. In this post, a child and teen therapist unpacks what sibling rivalry is really about—hint: it’s not just about who had the remote first—and how parents can respond in ways that build emotional awareness, connection, and long-term relationship skills.