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Individual Time with Each Child

Reserve a separate monthly hour for each child — the strongest cure for sibling jealousy.

60 min Intermediate

Goal

Give each child a full monthly hour of solo attention, building individual bond and ending "my sibling takes my share."

Steps

1

Block calendar: monthly hour per child. Name on it.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

The child exhales deeply — found space unavailable with siblings present.

Evidence base

School: Siblings Without Rivalry + Individuation

Founders: Adele Faber · Elaine Mazlish · Margaret Mahler (1987)

Faber-Mazlish recommended "special time" per child. Mahler (1975) in Separation-Individuation theory proved each child needs individual bond with each parent for healthy identity development.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Individual Time with Each Child" take?

This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced with another person in a Social format.

When will I notice the effect of "Individual Time with Each Child"?

The child exhales deeply — found space unavailable with siblings present. In the short term: Within 3 months, sibling fights drop 50% — each got "his share."

Is "Individual Time with Each Child" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Siblings Without Rivalry + Individuation (Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish, Margaret Mahler (1987)). Faber-Mazlish recommended "special time" per child. Mahler (1975) in Separation-Individuation theory proved each child needs individual bond with each parent for healthy identity development.

Is "Individual Time with Each Child" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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