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Mediating Sibling Conflict, Not Ruling

Instead of deciding "who's right," let them resolve conflict themselves via a 4-step protocol.

15 min Advanced

Goal

Train your children to resolve own disputes through a 4-step mediation framework.

Steps

  1. 1
    Bring both to neutral spot. No one sits "in his corner."
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Conflict ends with agreement they wrote themselves.

Evidence base

School: Siblings Without Rivalry

Founders: Adele Faber · Elaine Mazlish (1987)

Faber-Mazlish developed a globally-used protocol in parenting workshops, grounded in institutional mediation roots.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Mediating Sibling Conflict, Not Ruling" take?
This exercise takes about 15 minutes, practiced in a group in a Inner dialogue format.
When will I notice the effect of "Mediating Sibling Conflict, Not Ruling"?
Conflict ends with agreement they wrote themselves. In the short term: In 6 conflicts, siblings invoke protocol before you intervene.
Is "Mediating Sibling Conflict, Not Ruling" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Siblings Without Rivalry (Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish (1987)). Faber-Mazlish developed a globally-used protocol in parenting workshops, grounded in institutional mediation roots.
Is "Mediating Sibling Conflict, Not Ruling" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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