The Art of Sibling Appreciation |

Today is Brothers Day, a time to celebrate the special bond that we have with our brothers, and in fact, all our siblings. But, as most paren'ts know, not every sibling relationship is filled with buttercups and roses. As anyone with a sibling knows, sibling rivalry is real. Between the insults, the fights and sometimes, the all out war, sibling relationships can be tough. So how do paren'ts cope?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, paren'ts can manage sibling rivalry by following these six tips:

Remember that each child's needs are different
Do not compare your children in front of one another
As much as possible, stay out of your children's arguments
Be fair
Do not embarrass your child by scolding them in front of the others
Family meetings can be a great way to work out sibling issues

And don't forget, books are a great way to talk to your children about their siblings. Through children's books we learn that having a baby brother is not the end of the world, or that older brothers can actually teach us really cool things. No matter what your family situation is like, books can help teach your child that all families are special, and having a brother (or sister) makes them one lucky individual.

So come to your local library today and check out some of these titles: