Helping children through hard moments

Child Clingy and Jealous of Parent's Time: What's Really Going On

A child who seems unable to let a parent out of their sight — or who becomes distressed whenever a parent's at...

Child Envious of Classmates' Toys and Things: How to Respond

When your child constantly wants what others have, it can feel endless. Here's how to understand what's really...

Child Feeling Left Out When New Sibling Arrives: How to Help

The arrival of a new baby reshapes your older child's entire world. Here's how to help them feel secure, loved...

Child Jealous of Best Friend: How to Handle It

Jealousy within a close friendship is confusing and painful for children. Here's how to help your child unders...

Child Jealous of Friend's Birthday Party: How to Help

When your child comes home miserable after a friend's birthday celebration, jealousy and longing are often at ...

Child Jealous of New Baby: How to Help

A new baby turns an only child's world upside down. Jealousy is a normal response — here's how to help your ol...

Child Jealous of Parent Working From Home: How to Handle It

When a parent works from home, children can struggle with the physical presence that's emotionally unavailable...

Child Jealous of Sibling Getting More Attention: What to Do

When your child feels like a sibling is getting more of your time and love, the jealousy can come out in diffi...

Child Jealous of Sibling's Achievements: How to Help

When one child gets a trophy, a role in the play, or top marks — and the other doesn't — jealousy is almost in...

Child Jealous When Parent Gives Attention to Others: How to Respond

When your child becomes upset every time you talk to another adult, help a neighbour, or spend time with anyon...

Child Upset When Friend Wins and They Lose: How to Help

When a child finds it hard to cope when a friend wins, it points to something deeper than poor sportsmanship. ...

How to Deal With Sibling Jealousy at Home

Sibling jealousy is one of the most common challenges in family life. Here's a practical, compassionate guide ...

How to Give Equal Attention to Multiple Children

Dividing your attention fairly between children is one of the hardest parts of parenting. Here's a practical, ...

How to Teach Children the Difference Between Jealousy and Envy

Jealousy and envy are often used interchangeably, but they describe different experiences. Teaching children t...

How to Teach a Child Not to Be Jealous of Others

Jealousy is a natural emotion, but children can learn to manage it well. Here's how to build the emotional ski...

Older Child Jealous of Younger Sibling: How to Help

When your firstborn struggles with jealousy toward a younger sibling, it can come as a shock. Here's how to un...

Sibling Rivalry: How to Handle It as a Parent

Constant sibling conflict is exhausting — but it's also normal. Here's what drives it, what makes it worse, an...