How Do I Help My Kids Get Along?

We've all been there. Your kids are fighting AGAIN—this time over something even more frustrating than earlier today. The noise and sour feelings leave you wondering if there will ever be peace in your home. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about the understandable reasons kids fail to get along and pitch ideas to fix it. Why This Matters Kids who get along now are more likely to stay friends as adults.  Kids Don’t Get Along Because… ·      They both want the same thing ·      They think it's not fair ·      They have different personalities ·      They're at different ages ·      They haven't learned how to share or solve problems Practical Tips for Dads 1: Get proactive. Model how to act during conflict, celebrate their strengths, make sure everyone gets “dad time,” talk about how to get along during calm moments, compliment them when they are getting along, and beware of how life events can impact behavior.  2: Get involved. Inject yourself when you need to, but stay calm, take breaks to avoid saying things you don’t mean, attack them problem (not them), and find solutions together.  3: Know when it is time to seek help. Sometimes, constant conflict requires professional help. Seek counsel if there is physical abuse in your home.  Important Episode Timestamps 00:00 – 01:13 | Why Sibling Relationships Matter So Much 01:13 – 02:35 | When “Horseplay” Crosses the Line 02:35 – 03:09 | Every Family Deals With It 03:09 – 05:04 | Why Kids Don’t Get Along 05:04 – 07:15 | The Age Gap Struggle 07:15 – 08:46 | Rejection Hurts Most at Home 08:46 – 10:06 | Step 1: Model Healthy Conflict 10:06 – 12:04 | Step 2: Create “Me and Dad” Time 12:04 – 16:10 | Step 3: Teach Through Calm Moments 16:10 – End | Step 4: Know When to Get Help APD Pro Move: Create a family rule or motto for how you plan to treat each other. All Pro Dad Resources 10 Ways to Curb Sibling Rivalry How to Stop Backseat Bickering We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter) Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox. This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store. Get great content for moms at iMOM.com