Few sounds can rattle a parent like the sharp cry of “That’s mine!” or “He started it!” echoing down the hallway. Sibling conflict is one of the most common stressors in family life and one of the most misunderstood. While it’s easy to see these squabbles as signs of disrespect or bad behaviour, sibling fights are actually a normal and even necessary part of emotional development. At their core, sibling conflicts are about learning how to navigate relationships. Siblings ar