I’m the eldest of 4 sisters…
I love them all fiercely (and have apologized endlessly to my closest sister for the hell I put her through when we were kids). But my childhood was a long time ago, and as a parent I’m “one and done.”
So, while I relate to the challenges - endless bickering, tears, complaints - I’m glad to be able to share this free resource with you. I’m not qualified to address sibling stresses, but I know some parents who are!
That’s why I’m introducing you to my friends Sonali Vongchusiri and Dajana Yoakley! May 5th - 9th, they’re doing a deep dive on all things sibling to provide you with as many resources as possible for navigating the sometimes stormy sea of sibling relationships.
It's with absolute delight that I introduce you to:
The Siblings Summit, a FREE event
May 5-9th with 20+ experts!
Sibling struggles can be challenging, draining, and perplexing, especially in neurodiverse families.
Wondering whether this summit is really geared toward YOUR unique family? For families like ours, it’s not negotiable. You NEED your kids to grow into adults that will be there for each other. Will this summit address the struggles you have raising neurodivergent kids? YES! Day 4 is entirely dedicated to Neurodiversity & Temperaments!
But I’ll be watching ALL the days, because some of my favorite thought leaders are sharing their wisdom, including Ned Johnson, Dayna Abraham, Penny Williams, and Lawrence Cohen!!!
This Summit is For You If:
Your children's constant fighting leaves you feeling helpless
Your attempts to intervene seem to make things worse
You're physically and emotionally drained from managing conflicts
You worry about showing favoritism between your children
You want strategies that build real connection between siblings
Over 5 days (starting May 5th, 2025), you'll learn:
How to intervene in sibling conflicts without taking sides
Understanding what's really behind the rivalry
Practical tools to help siblings express feelings appropriately
Creating a family culture of kindness and respect
Building sibling bonds that last into adulthood
This is the first speaker series that really dives into siblings.
They’ll cover everything from sibling aggression to daily fights to divorce and teens and even the emotions it activates in parents.
You'll get to hear from phenomenal speakers like:
Elaine Taylor Klause & Diane Dempster on navigating sibling rivalry
Lawrence Cohen on using emotional warmth to build sibling bonds
Joanna Faber and Julie King, communication strategies for resolving conflict
The link above is an affiliate link, so if you decide to upgrade to VIP or something I may receive a small commission. I always appreciate that, but what I want most is for you to get something worthwhile from this free resource. Then, share that with our community!
Thanks for staying until the end! I really appreciate you.
Emily W. King, Ph.D. is joining me LIVE on Substack Wednesday May 7 at 9:30 am EDT to discuss the (GULP) “Autism Mommy Wars.” If you’re a subscriber, you’ll get notified.
Maybe you’ve noticed more emails in your inbox from me lately?
How do you feel about that?
I’m connecting with parents and experts on Substack LIVE to bring you a broader, deeper, and more diverse web of support. And I’m letting you know it’s happening. Like last week, when Sarah Rosensweet and I got to talk about Netflix’s Adolescence! Spoilers, spoilers, spoilers! If you haven't watched the 4-part series yet, go watch it. Then come back.
There’s so much wisdom here. If you’re a Substack lover and want to go live with me for 20 minutes, let’s talk!
As an only child with two children, I really appreciate this post (and upcoming summit!). Even though my children are young right now (4 and 1), how to deal with conflict has been one of my main questions.