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Siblings constant arguing.

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Sparklysilversequins · 06/10/2013 09:11

I'm not exaggerating. It's constant from the moment they open their eyes in the morning. We have been up ten minutes and there's already been a big bust up and both are now segregated in their rooms. It's got to the point where I am getting headaches over it and my stress levels go through the roof as soon as I hear the first whine. They fall out over anything and everything. It seems that dd's mission in life is to wind her brother up, she can't leave him alone, I tell him to ignore her, he reacts anyway. Then when she does try to be nice the responds to her aggressively, verbally not physically thankfully, though the odd slap does get dished out from both sides, which I come down on on like a ton of bricks.

I can't begin to describe how bad it is and how stressful. Any advice or similar experiences most welcome. I know it's normal but help ME to deal with it please. It's a lovely day here and I woke up well rested but now have the early stages of a migraine. That's how stressful it is.

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Sparklysilversequins · 06/10/2013 09:12

They're 10 and 7 btw.

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standsonshiftingsands · 06/10/2013 09:18

No pearls of wisdom, but you are not alone. I have 3 - 12, 11 and 9 and as you say it can be from before they actually get out if bed until they falll asleep again. I have no strategies so will be watching this one with interest.

I'm afraid I often loose my head and scream like a banshee - I know that one does'nt work.....

standsonshiftingsands · 06/10/2013 09:22

One thing that sometimes does help is to get them outside. I mean they moan about that to start with, but one they are out they often stop. For a while at least. Could you get them out? Might help your head too.

I know people say do one-to-one time, and I think that helps too, but it isn't always possible - especially when there are three of them and only two adults.

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Sparklysilversequins · 06/10/2013 09:45

I am a lone parent so not even two adults to diffuse it here.

It's awful isn't it. I don't think people realise how bad it is listening to constant bickering often leading to screaming and shouting, just think its kids squabbling.

I lose it and scream too. It helps to know someone else does too!

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Sparklysilversequins · 06/10/2013 09:47

Oh yes, I time the day with military precision to get them out the door and doing something ASAP otherwise it's even more unbearable.

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Sparklysilversequins · 06/10/2013 17:26

Anyone?

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