How can I make sure that no sibling rivalry occurs between my two children?

in addition to what they have said, you have to make time to both kids individually. Set a time, let's say 15-20 mins each, depending on your schedule either everyday if you have time of 3 times a week, then think of ways you would enjoy them individually everyday. Read to them, play with them, help in their homework, anything just be with each one of them. Also, never compare them, specially their weaknesses but know the strengsths of each one.

I have only one child... for now. My two cents worth though, is for you to always assure the older one that you love them both. Also, never show favoritism. i've read that somewhere. Make him feel important. You can ask him to do little things with you for the baby.. like get her milk bottle or pick her clothes for her. that way he know he's treated important as the older brother. When he does something good, praise him at once. And I also read somewhere that when they grow a bit older and the smaller one understands already, never criticize them in front of each other. Talk to each in private but when you praise them , do it in front of the other so that the other one will follow suit. Goodluck :)

Usually when there are only 2 children, the first one plays a role of sheet anchor, taking care of the younger one. You should put every effort to bring harmony between them by giving a leadership role to the elder one under your watchful eye and tell bed time stories how children take care of the younger ones. The results will be favourable if the parents bring them up in an atmosphere of peace and understanding.

Just make sure that you give the same amount of love and attention to both of your kids.Do not compare one to the other because it could affect their pesonal development if you do so.I might feel insecure while the other would become arrogant. Learn how to punish them if they do wrong but do not embarass one to the other.Make them understand the reason for the punishment and why they they are being punished.

It'll happen no matter what you do. It's totally normal. Just watch that you show both of them lots of love and attention, and point out special things about each of them, and what each of them can do.

Sibling rivalry is common among all children. Most of the time you can just ignore it and it will go away. Be sure you give your son as much attention as you give your baby daughter. Make time just for him. Praise them both as much as possible give them plenty of hugs and lots of love. There may be a few spats but they will grow out of it.

The key idea is to share the attention as much as possible. Spend some one on one time with him, and make sure he knows that you still love him. Try and get him involved with the new baby, i.e. helping you change her nappy, he can get you the wipes, playing with her while you cook, something like that. And telling him that he is still very important to you and that you still love him alot.

There isn't much you can do other than love them both. They are going to fight and yell at each other. They will also hug and love each other. There is no perfect age to seperate your children, mine are 10 years apart and still they act just the same as my sisters and I did. It is part of growing up, I think it helps them to learn how to forgive.