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DC1 & 2 constant fighting after DC3’s arrival

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Breckenridged · 27/05/2019 18:48

I only have 3 so not a particularly big family, but thought you lot would be the experts on this.

Before DC3 came along 6 months ago, DD (5yo) and DS (3yo) got on so well. Played brilliantly, really supportive of each other - had the odd bust up but easily resolved.

Now... constant fighting, name calling, snatching, winding up. They will sometimes play well for 15 minutes or so alone but usually need me there constantly modelling conflict resolution.

I’m dealing with it as much as I can by using humour, getting them giggling, but I’m also snapping a LOT - and I never used to shout much.

Is this normal? Is it a phase? (Please...) Any words of advice?!

JoMumsnet · 27/05/2019 19:54

Bumping this for you, OP. It's so many years since mine were this age I can barely remember all the squabbles. But there were definitely squabbles!

Hang on in there. Brew

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