Podcasts about Sibling

Sibling's Levi and Ivy are thrilled when their parents get a new job working for their favorite cartoon! However, their excitement turns to disappointment as the new, demanding responsibilities begin to interfere with family time. After the children express their feelings, the family works together to find a solution that balances work and family life, ultimately strengthening their bond. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livelylewisfamily/ LIVELY LEWIS SHOP: https://livelylewisshop.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Lively Lewis Family: https://www.youtube.com/@LivelyLewisFamily Lively Lewis Stories: https://www.youtube.com/@LivelyLewisStories Lively Lewis Show: https://www.youtube.com/@LivelyLewisShow Lively Lewis Stories Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lively-lewis-stories/id1650468812 Eric: https://www.youtube.com/@EricLivelyLewis Alexa: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexaLivelyLewis Join Our Family: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkSFpsuEOQ8aAVgJjM9LSTA/join For collaborations, business, and personal inquiries, please email: livelylewisshow@gmail.com Welcome to Lively Lewis Stories!You may know us from The Lively Lewis Show, and now we're bringing you exciting adventures in this podcast! Join siblings Levi and Ivy as they embark on incredible journeys, learning and sharing positive life lessons along the way. With Levi's energetic spirit and Ivy's spunky silliness, our imaginative stories will keep you laughing, engaged, and inspired—episode after episode! Our mission is to create a safe space where both kids and parents can enjoy stories filled with strong values, endless creativity, fun pretend play, and healthy family dynamics. Whether it's bedtime, a car ride, or just for fun, our stories are sure to spark joy and imagination!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 We're thrilled to bring you this heartfelt and hilarious conversation with Dave Tarnowski—author, creative force behind the Instagram phenomenon Disappointing Affirmations, and the man redefining self-help with a dose of sharp wit and raw honesty. With over 2.5 million followers, Dave's take on mental health, neurodivergence, grief, and healing resonates deeply—and this episode is no exception.Together, we explore Dave's late-in-life diagnoses of bipolar disorder and ADHD, his journey through therapy, sobriety, and grief, and how humor became his lifeline. We dive into the making of his newest book, Sorry in Advance for Making Things Weird, and talk about what it means to “do the work”—even when it sucks. If you've ever felt like you're falling apart while still managing to laugh, this episode will make you feel seen, heard, and a little more okay with not being okay. Episode Highlights:[1:19] – Dave shares the origin story of Disappointing Affirmations and how his mental health journey shaped his work. [3:04] – Getting diagnosed with bipolar disorder and ADHD later in life. [5:03] – The neurodivergent mind: creativity, sensitivity, and deep knowing. [7:43] – Using humor to bring healing to heavy emotions. [9:52] – Why negative thoughts deserve affirmation too. [13:04] – Medication trials, missteps, and finally finding a fit. [15:31] – From unfinished novels to viral memes: how the Instagram page was born. [21:26] – The power of dark humor, cynicism, and embracing absurdity. [23:00] – Creating a safe space for all—why Dave stays out of divisive commentary. [26:17] – Generational therapy gaps and shifting the mental health narrative. [29:19] – What it means to actually do the work in therapy. [33:38] – Sibling trauma, family hierarchy, and navigating long-standing dynamics. [38:35] – Grief, loss, and finally facing what we try to avoid. [42:22] – What's inside the new book—and why it goes deeper than the first. [46:13] – Where to find Dave's books, cards, and more. [48:13] – The importance of men accessing therapy and emotional healing. Links and Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disappointingaffirmations Dave Tarnowski's book Disappointing Affirmations Dave Tarnowski's book Sorry in advance for making things weird If today's discussion resonated with you or sparked curiosity, please rate, follow, and share "Insights from the Couch" with others. Your support helps us reach more people and continue providing valuable insights. Here's to finding our purposes and living a life full of meaning and joy. Stay tuned for more!

Here we are at the end of our interminable journey! Millions of years in the blink of many hours. Seen some unbelievable stuff (4d space) and some super believable stuff (gender essentialism) and in the end we've really seen what happens when we stretch the scale of ethics to the breaking point. So, finally, we look at what this all says about Chinese philosophy, particularly what it means to be a Daoist sage. Enjoy! Death's End: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death%27s_End Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/ Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Music by Thomas Smith: https://seriouspod.com/ Sibling shows: Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Content Preview: Sinners and The Color Line

You can listen wherever you get your podcasts, OR— BRAND NEW: we've included a fully edited transcript of our interview at the bottom of this post.In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, we have a coaching call with Laurel and Derrick. This call is such a good one because we cover ALL the big ideas behind the peaceful parenting approach, while applying them to real life scenarios in a home with three kids. Topics include sibling rivalry, nurturing our kids, self regulation, how to handle kids asking lots of questions and always wanting more, what parenting without punishment looks like, and more!**If you'd like an ad-free version of the podcast, consider becoming a supporter on Substack! > > If you already ARE a supporter, the ad-free version is waiting for you in the Substack app or you can enter the private feed URL in the podcast player of your choice.Know someone who might appreciate this post? Share it with them!We talk about:* 7:00 What it looks like when our children truly respect us* 9:00 7-year-old refusing to get dressed* 12:10 Why it is okay baby and nurture our kids* 14:00 Tuning into our own self regulation* 18:00 Mindset shifts to give our kids the benefit of the doubt* 19:30 How to handle sibling rivalry* 24:00 Don't try to make it a teachable moment* 38:00 When kids ask questions over and over* 41:00 Why kids always want more!* 45:00 Helping kids see how their actions affect other people* 55:00 Why kids lie and what to do* 57:00 Natural consequences, boundaries, and limits* 1:02 Peaceful Parenting MantrasResources mentioned in this episode:* Yoto Player-Screen Free Audio Book Player* The Peaceful Parenting Membership* Free Stop Sibling Fights E book* Free How To Stop Yelling at Your Kids e-coursexx Sarah and CoreyYour peaceful parenting team- click here for a free short consult or a coaching sessionVisit our website for free resources, podcast, coaching, membership and more!>> Please support us!!! 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No one listening or watching and they can't go where you don't want them to go and they aren't watching screens. BUT they are being entertained or kept company with audio that you can buy from YOTO or create yourself on one of their blank cards. Check them out HERETranscript:Derrick: Hi, good morning.Sarah: Hi Derek. Nice to meet you. Hi Laurel. Hi. Are you a firefighter, Derek? I'm—yeah, I'm actually—I see you've got your sweatshirt.Derrick: Yeah. Just a heads up, I may have to jump off if we get a call.Sarah: Okay. Well, so nice to meet you guys. So you've got three—boy, girl, girl. And what would you like to talk about today?Laurel: I think I just love your whole—I've sent Derek a couple things—but I just love your whole premise of peacefulness and remaining calm when it's easy to get angry. Mm-hmm. And just some tools for doing that. I guess like some basic things, because we would both like to say where, you know, we have like, you know, the streaks where we're all calm, calm, calm, and then just—and then her, yeah, limit. Yeah.And so yeah, just tools for when that happens. We have very typical age-appropriate kind of response kids, mm-hmm, that need to be told 80 times something. And so it's frustrating. And then how to help them kind of see—without bribing, without threatening discipline, without all of that. Yeah. Like how to have a better dialogue with our kids of teaching respect and teaching kind of “we do this, you do this.”Sarah: Yeah. Yeah. So, I mean, maybe. Okay. So there's always gonna be situations where it's hard to stay calm, you know? Just being a parent—like of course your kids are gonna push your buttons sometimes. But rather than—so, we do always start with self-regulation.And what I mean by self-regulation isn't that you never get upset. It's that when you do get upset, you know how to calm yourself and take a minute, take a breath—whatever you need to do—so that you don't yell. Because yelling hurts our relationship with our kids. You mentioned respect. I think there's an old idea of respect that used to mean that kids were afraid of their parents, right?But real respect is that you care what another person thinks. Like, that's real respect. I don't want to do this because I don't want my dad or my mom to be unhappy with me—not that I'm afraid of what's gonna happen if I do it, but I care what they think and they care what I think. And that's how I define respect. True respect doesn't mean that you're afraid of somebody; it means that you care what they think, right?So when we yell, we chip away at that. Like yeah, we could get them to do what we want through yelling or threatening things or taking things away, but we're chipping away at our relationship with them. And that's really the only true influence.And as your kids are getting older, you're gonna see that you can control them when they're little, right? Because you can pick them up and move them from one place to another or whatever. But there's a famous quote by a psychologist that says, “The problem with using control when kids are young is that you never learn how to influence them, which is what you need as they get older.” Right? You need to be able to influence them, to get them to do what you would like them to do. And it's all about the relationship. That's really what I see as the most important thing.So back to what I was saying about yelling—yes, that's really important to be working on—but there's also: how do I be more effective so the kids will listen to me and I don't have to ask 80 times? How do I get their attention in an effective way? How do I get them to cooperate the first time or at least the second time?So it's a combination of learning how to calm yourself and stay calm when things are hard, and also being more effective as a parent—not asking 25 times, because that just trains them to ignore you. Like, “Oh, I don't have to do it until they yell,” or “I don't have to do it until they've asked me 25 times.”If there's something really unpleasant you had to do at work that you didn't want to do, you might also ignore your boss the first 24 times they asked you until you knew they were really serious, right? Mm-hmm. I mean, you wouldn't, but you know what I mean. If they can keep playing a little bit longer, they will keep playing a little bit longer.So I think what would be helpful is if you gave me some situations that have happened that you find challenging, and then we can do a little bit of a deeper dive into what you could have done instead, or what you could do next time if a similar thing comes up.Laurel: Yeah. I mean, for my daughter, for example, the middle one—she's so sweet, she's such a feeler—but then when she gets to the point where she's tired, hungry, it's all the things. She often doesn't wanna pick out her clothes. Something super simple like that.But when I'm making lunches and the other kids are getting ready and all the things, I just have to have her—I'm like, “You're seven, you can pick out clothes.” I give her some options, and then she'll just lay on the floor and start screaming, “You don't care! Why don't you pick out my clothes?”And then instead of me taking the time that I know I need to, I just tell her, “You have one minute or else this—so you lose this.” I just start kind of like, “This is yesterday.” You know, so she doesn't wanna get dressed, doesn't wanna get her shoes on. “You get my socks, you get all the big—” And then I end up picking her up, standing her up, “You need to get dressed.” And then both of us are frustrated.Sarah: Yeah. No, that's a great example.So first of all, whenever there's difficult behavior in our child, we try to look below the surface to see what's causing it. The symptom you see on the outside is a kid lying on the floor refusing to do something she's perfectly capable of doing herself. That's the iceberg part above the water. But what's underneath that?To me, I'm seeing a 7-year-old who has a 3-year-old sibling who probably does get help getting dressed, a capable older brother, and it's hard to give enough attention to three kids. What I see this as is a bid for attention and connection from you.I don't know if you listen to my podcast, but I did an episode about when kids ask you to do things for them that they can do themselves. Seven is a perfect age because you're like, “Oh my God, you're so capable of getting dressed yourself—what do you mean you want me to put your shoes on you?” But if you can shift your mind to think, Ah, she's asking me to do something she can do—she needs my connection and nurturing.So what if you thought, “Okay, I just spent all this energy yelling at her, trying to get her to do it. What if I just gave her the gift of picking her clothes out for her and getting her dressed?” It would probably be quicker, start your day on a happier note, and you would have met that need for connection.And yes, it's asking more of you in the moment, because you're trying to make lunches. But this is a beautiful example because you'll probably see it in other areas too—what's underneath this difficult behavior? Kids really are doing the best they can. That's one of our foundational paradigm shifts in peaceful parenting. Even when they're being difficult, they're doing the best they can with the resources they have in that moment.So when someone's being difficult, you can train yourself to think: Okay, if they're doing the best they can, what's going on underneath that's causing this behavior?I just want to say one more thing, because later on you might think, “Wait—Sarah's telling me to dress my 7-year-old. What about independence?” Just to put your fears aside: kids have such a strong natural drive for independence that you can baby them a little bit and it won't wreck them. Everybody needs a little babying sometimes—even you guys probably sometimes. Sometimes you just want Laurel to make you a coffee and bring it to you in bed. You can get your own coffee, but it's nice to be babied and nurtured.So we can do that safely. And I tell you, I have a 14-year-old, 17-year-old, and 20-year-old—very babied—and they're all super independent and competent kids. My husband used to say, “You're coddling them.” I'd say, “I'm nurturing them.”Laurel: Oh, I like that.Sarah: Okay. So I just wanted to say that in case the thought comes up later. Independence is important, but we don't have to push for it.Derrick: Yeah. No, I think that's super helpful. And I love—one of my good buddies just came out with a book called The Thing Beneath the Thing.Sarah: Oh, I love that.Derrick: It's such a good reminder. I think sometimes, like you addressed, Laurel is often a single mom and there is the reality of—she's gotta make lunch, she's gotta do laundry, she's gotta whatever. And sometimes there's just the logistical impossibility of, “I can't do that and this and get out the door in time and get you to camp on time, and here comes the carpool.”And so sometimes it just feels like there needs to be better planning. Like, “You just gotta wake up earlier, you gotta make lunch before you go to bed, or whatever,” to have the space to respond to the moment. Because the reality is, you never know when it's coming.Like, totally independent, and she wants to pick out her own clothes in one example—but then all these things creep up.Another way to describe what Laurel and I were talking about in terms of triggers is: I feel like we both really take a long time to light our fuse. But once it's lit, it's a very short fuse.Sarah: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.Derrick: So it's like for me especially, I'm cool as a cucumber and then all of a sudden the wick is lit and I'll explode.Sarah: Yeah. I think that's really good to be aware of. The thing is, if you go forward from today and start looking—you're calm, calm, calm, calm, calm—sometimes what's actually happening is what my mentor calls gathering kindling.We don't realize it, but we're gathering kindling along the way—resentment, eye-roll frustration. If you can start tuning in a little bit, you'll see that yeah, you're not yelling, but maybe you're getting more frustrated as it goes on. That's when you can intervene with yourself, like, “Okay, I need to take a five-minute break,” or, “We need to shift gears or tap each other out.”Because it feels like it comes out of nowhere, but it rarely does. We're just not aware of the building process of gathering kindling along the way.Derrick: Yeah. No, that's helpful. I have two examples that maybe you can help us with. You can pick one that you think is more important.Sarah: Sure. And I just want to comment on one more thing you said before you go on—sorry to interrupt you. If it's annoying to have to dress a 7-year-old in the middle of your morning routine, you can also make a mental note: Okay, what's under the thing? What's under the difficult behavior is this need for more connection and nurturing. So how can I fill that at a time that's more convenient for me?Maybe 7:30 in the morning while I'm trying to get everyone out the door is not a convenient time. But how can I find another time in the day, especially for my middle child? I've got three kids too, and I know the middle child can be a bit of a stirring-the-pot kid, at least mine was when he was little, trying to get his needs met. So how can I make sure I'm giving her that time she's asking for, but in more appropriate times?Derrick: Yeah, no, that's helpful. I think part of my challenge is just understanding what is age-appropriate. For example, our almost 10-year-old literally cannot remember to flush the toilet.Sarah: Mm-hmm.Derrick: And it's like, “Bro, flush the toilet.” It's been this ongoing thing. That's just one example. There are many things where you're going, “You're 10 years old, dude, you should know how to flush the toilet.” And then all the fears come in—“Is he ADD?”—and we start throwing things out there we don't even know.But it seems so simple: poop in the toilet, you flush it when you're done. Why is that? And that'll light a wick pretty quick, the third or fourth time you go in and the toilet's not flushed.Sarah: Yeah.Derrick: And then you talk about it very peacefully, and he'll throw something back at you.Sarah: So do you have him go back and flush the toilet?Derrick: We do.Sarah: Okay, good. Because if you make it a tiny bit unpleasant that he forgot—like he has to stop what he's doing and go back and flush it—that might help him in a kind and firm way. Like, “Oh, looks like you forgot. Pause your video game. Please go back and flush the toilet.”Also, maybe put up some signs or something. By the sink, by the toilet paper. There are just some things that, if they're not important to kids, it's very hard for them to remember. Or if it's not…I can't tell you how many times I've told my boys, “Don't put wet things in the hamper.” They're 17 and 20 and it drives me insane. Like how hard is it to not throw a wet washcloth in the hamper? They don't care if it smells like mildew.Derrick: Yeah.Sarah: It's very frustrating. But they're not doing it on purpose.Derrick: That's the narrative we write though, right? Like, you're just defiant, you're trying—because we've talked about this a million times. This is my desire.Sarah: And you feel disrespecedt.Derrick: Right.Sarah: That is so insightful of you, Derek, to realize that. To realize that's a trigger for you because it feels like he's doing it on purpose to disrespect you. But having that awareness and a mindset shift—he's not trying to give me a hard time. He's just absent-minded, he's 10, and he doesn't care if the poop sits in the toilet. He's just not thinking about it.Derrick: Yeah.I think the other example, which I'm sure is super common, is just: how do you manage them pushing each other's buttons? They can do it so quickly. And then it's literally musical chairs of explosive reactions. It happens everywhere. You're driving in the car, button pushed, explosion. The 3-year-old's melting, and Kira knows exactly what she's doing. Then Blake, then Kira. They just know. They get so much joy out of watching their sibling melt and scream. Meanwhile, you're in the front seat trying to drive and it's chaos.For me, that's when I'll blow my top. I'll get louder than their meltdown. And my narrative is: they're not even really upset, they're just turning it on to get whatever they want.Sarah: Classic sibling rivalry. Classic. Like, “How can I get Mom or Dad to show that they love me more than the other kid? Whose side are they gonna intervene on?” That's so classic.Kira came along and pushed Blake out of his preferred position as the baby and the apple of your eye. He had to learn to share you. Is it mostly Kira and Aubrey, or does everything roll downhill with all three?Derrick: It just triangulates and crosses over. They know each other's buttons. And you're right—it's always, “You always take her side. You never—”Sarah: Yes. And whenever you hear the words “always” and “never,” you know someone's triggered. They're not thinking clearly because they're upset and dysregulated.Sibling rivalry, or resentment, whatever you want to call it, is always about: “Who do they love more? Will my needs get met? Do they love me as much as my brother or sister?” That fear is what drives the button-pushing.It doesn't make sense that you'd pick a fight hoping your parent will choose you as the one who's right. But still, it's this drive to create conflict in hopes that you'll be the chosen one.So I could go over my sibling best practices with you guys if you want. That's really helpful for rivalry.Derrick: Yeah.Sarah: Okay. Do you currently have any rules about property or sharing in your house?Laurel: Not officially. I mean—Derrick: We typically will say stuff like, “That's Kira's. If she doesn't want to share it with you, give it back.” But the problem is we have so much community property.Sarah: Okay. That's what I call it: community property. Yeah. So you're doing exactly the right thing with things that belong to one person. They never have to share it if they don't want to, and other people have to ask before they touch it. Perfect.And in terms of community property, I'd suggest you have a rule: somebody gets to use something until they're done. Period. Long turns.I didn't know this when my kids were little, and I had ridiculous song-and-dance with timers—“Okay, you can have it for 10 minutes and then you can have it for 10 minutes.” But that actually increases anxiety. You want to relax into your play, not feel like, “Oh, I've only got this for 10 minutes.”So if it belongs to everyone, the person using it gets to use it as long as they want. And you empathize with the other person: “Oh, I know your brother's been playing with that pogo stick for an hour. It's so hard to wait, isn't it? When it's your turn, you'll have it as long as you want.”So if you have good sharing rules and community property rules right off the bat, you take away a lot of opportunities for resentment to build upDerrick: My biggest question is just how do you intervene when those rules are violated?Sarah: You just calmly say something like, “Oh, I know you really, really wanna play with the pogo stick. You cannot push your brother off of it just because you want a turn.” I'm just making things up here, but the idea is: you can't push your brother off just because you want something. Then you go back to the family rules. You could even make a sign—I actually have one I can send you to print out—that says, “In our family, we get to use it as long as we want.”And then you empathize with the aggressor about how hard it is to wait. Keep going back to the rules and offering lots of empathy. If someone's being difficult, recognize that they're having a hard time.Laurel, when Derrick said, “You always…” or “You never…,” anytime you hear words like that, you know somebody's hijacked by big feelings. That's not the time to make it a teachable moment. Just empathize with the hard time they're having. Nobody ever wants to calm down until they feel empathized with, acknowledged, and heard. You can always talk about it later if something needs to be discussed, but in the moment of heightened tension, just acknowledge feelings: “Oh my goodness, you were doing this thing and then your brother came and took it. This is so hard.”I also have a little ebook with these best practices laid out—I'll send it to you.The third best practice is: always be the moderator, not the negotiator. If there's a fight between the kids, your goal is to help them talk to each other. Don't try to solve it or say who's right or wrong. Even if you're right and careful not to favor one child, your solution will always fuel sibling rivalry. The child who wasn't chosen feels slighted, and the one who was chosen might think, “Dad loves me best.”So my phrase is: “Be Switzerland.” Stay neutral, intervene in a neutral way, and help them talk to each other. Give each child a chance to speak. Do you want to give me an example we can walk through?Derrick: A lot of times it's not even about taking, it's about disrupting. Aubrey has this baby doll she's obsessed with. She carries it everywhere—it looks really real, kind of creepy. Blake will walk by, pull the pacifier out of its mouth, and throw it across the room. Instant meltdown. His thing is, he knows the rules and how to toe the line. He'll say, “I didn't take the baby, I just disrupted it.”Sarah: Right, right.Derrick: And then, “Deal with it.”Sarah: Yeah, okay. So that's not exactly a “be Switzerland” moment, because it's not a two-way fight. He's just provoking his sister to get a rise out of her. That's classic sibling rivalry. It also sounds like he worries you don't love him as much as his sisters. Does he ever say that out loud?Laurel: He has sometimes. His other big thing is he doesn't have a brother, but they have each other. He constantly brings that up.Sarah: That's what I call a chip on his shoulder. When he provokes her like that, it's because he has feelings inside that make him act out. He's not a bad kid; he's having a hard time. Picking fights is often an attempt to get rid of difficult feelings. If we have a bad day and don't process it, we might come home cranky or pick a fight—it's not about the other person, it's about us.So I'd suggest having some heart-to-hearts with Blake, maybe at bedtime. Give him space to process. Say, “It must be really hard to have two little sisters and be the only boy. I bet you wish you had a brother.” Or, “I wonder if it's hard to share me and mom with your sisters. I wonder if it's hard being the oldest.” Share your own stories: “I remember when I was growing up, it was hard to be the big sister.” Or Derrick, you could share what it was like for your older sibling.The same goes for Kira: “It must be hard being in the middle—your big brother gets to do things you can't, and your little sister gets babied more.” The point is to let them express their feelings so they don't have to act them out by provoking.That provocative behavior is just difficult feelings looking for a way out. Your role is to open the door for those feelings. Say things like, “I know this must be hard. I hear you. You can always talk to me about your feelings. All your feelings are okay with me.” And you have to mean it—even if they say things like, “I wish they didn't exist,” or, “I wish you never had that baby.” That's totally normal. Don't be afraid of it. Resist the urge to offer silver linings like, “But sometimes you play so well together.” It's not time for optimism—it's time for listening and acknowledging.You can also say, “I'm sorry if I ever did anything that made you feel like I didn't love you as much as your sisters. I couldn't love anyone more than I love you.” You can say that to each child without lying, because it's true. That reassurance goes to the root of sibling rivalry.Derrick: That's really helpful. I'd love your insight on some of the things we're already doing. Lately, I've realized I spend more time in the girls' room at bedtime. Blake has his own room. He's more self-sufficient—he can read and put himself to sleep. For the past year, I've been reading in the girls' room instead, since they need more wrangling. So I've tried to switch that and spend more time in Blake's room reading with him. We've also started doing “mom dates” or “dad dates” with each kid.Sarah: That's perfect! My final best practice is one-on-one time. You're on the right track. It doesn't have to be a “date.” Special Time is 15 minutes a day with each child, right at home. You don't need to go to the aquarium or spend money. Just say, “I'm all yours for the next 15 minutes—what do you want to play?” Try to keep it play-centered and without screens.Laurel: Sometimes when we call it a “mommy date,” it turns into something big. That makes it hard to do consistently.Sarah: Exactly. You can still do those, but Special Time is smaller and daily. Fifteen minutes is manageable. With little ones, you might need to get creative—for example, one parent watches two kids while the other has Special Time with the third. You could even “hire” Blake to watch Aubrey for a few minutes so you can have time with Kira.Laurel: That makes sense. I did think of an example, though. What frustrates me most isn't sharing, but when they're unkind to each other. I harp on them about family sticking together and being kind. For example, last week at surf camp, both kids had zinc on their faces—Blake was orange, Kira was purple. She was so excited and bubbly that morning, which is unusual for her. In front of neighbor friends, Blake made fun of her purple face. It devastated her. I laid into him, telling him he's her protector and needs to be kind. I don't want to be too hard on him, but I also want him to understand.Sarah: Based on everything we've talked about, you can see how coming down hard on him might make him feel bad about himself and worry that you don't love him—fueling even more resentment. At the same time, of course we don't want siblings hurting each other's feelings. This is where empathic limits come in.You set the limit—“It's not okay to tease your sister because it hurts her feelings”—but you lead with his perspective. You might say, “Hey, I know people with color on their faces can look funny, and maybe you thought it was just a joke. At the same time, that really made your sister feel bad.” That way, you correct him without making him feel like a bad kid.Do you think he was trying to be funny, or was he trying to hurt her?Laurel: I think he was. He'll also reveal secrets or crushes in front of friends—he knows it's ammo.Sarah: Right. In that situation, I'd first empathize with Kira: “I'm so sorry your brother said that—it never feels good to be laughed at.” Then privately with Blake: “What's going on with you that you wanted to make your sister feel bad?” Come at it with curiosity, assuming he's doing the best he can. If he says, “I was just joking,” you can respond, “We need to be more careful with our jokes so they're not at anyone's expense.” That's correcting without shaming.Laurel: I love that. Sometimes I'm trying to say that, but not in a peaceful way, so he can't receive it. Then he asks, “Am I a bad kid?” and I have to backtrack.Sarah: Exactly—skip the part that makes him feel like a bad kid. Sensitive kids don't need much correction—they already feel things deeply. Just get curious.Laurel: That makes sense. Correcting without shaming.Sarah: Yes.Laurel: We also tried something new because of the constant questions. They'll keep asking: “Can I do this? Can I watch a show?” We got tired of repeating no. So now we say, “I don't know yet. Let me think about it. But if you ask again, the answer will be no.” Is that okay?Sarah: I used to say, “If I have to give a quick answer, it's going to be no.” I'd also say, “You can ask me as many times as you want, but the answer will still be no.” With empathy: “I know it's hard to hear no, but it's still no.” Another thing I said was, “It would be so much easier for me to say yes. But I love you enough to say no.” That helped my kids see it wasn't easy for me either.Laurel: That's helpful. Another thing: our kids do so much—they're busy and around people a lot, partly because of our personalities and being pastors. We try to build in downtime at home, but often after a fun day they complain on the way home: “Why do we have to go to bed?” They don't reflect on the fun—they just want more.Sarah: That's totally normal. You could go to an amusement park, eat pizza and ice cream, see a movie, and if you say no to one more thing, they'll say, “We never do anything fun!” Kids are wired to want more. That's evolutionary: quiet kids who didn't ask for needs wouldn't survive. Wanting isn't a problem, and it doesn't mean they'll turn into entitled adults.Kids live in the moment. If you say no to ice cream, they fixate on that, not the whole day. So stay in the moment with them: “You really wanted ice cream. I know it's disappointing we're not having it.” Resist the urge to say, “But we already did all these things.”Laurel: I love that. We even started singing “Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman, and now they hate it. It feels like nothing is ever enough.Sarah: That's normal.Laurel: I also want to bring it back to peaceful, no-fear parenting. I can be hard on myself, and I see that in my kids. I don't want that.Sarah: If you don't want your kids to be hard on themselves, model grace for yourself. Say, “I messed up, but I'm still worthy and lovable.” Being hard on yourself means you only feel lovable when you don't make mistakes. We want our kids to know they're lovable no matter what—even when they mess up or bother their siblings. That's true self-worth: being lovable because of who you are, not what you do. That's what gives kids the courage to take risks and not stay small out of fear of failure. They'll learn that from your modeling.Laurel: That makes sense.Sarah: And I've never, ever seen anyone do this work without being compassionate with themselves.Laurel: Hmm. Like—Sarah: You can't beat yourself up and be a peaceful parent.Laurel: Yeah, I know. Because then I'd see them doing it. It's like, no, I don't. Yeah. Yeah. I purposely don't want you guys to be that way. Yeah. That's great. Those are all good things to think about. I think the other questions I can tie back to what you've already answered, like being disrespectful or sassiness creeping in—the talking back kind of stuff. And that's all from, I mean, it stems from not feeling heard, not feeling empathized with.Sarah: Totally. And being hijacked by big feelings—even if it's your own big feelings of not getting what you want. That can be overwhelming and send them into fight, flight, or freeze. Sassiness and backtalk is the fight response. It's the mild fight. They're not screaming, hitting, or kicking, but just using rude talk.Laurel: Hmm. And so same response as a parent with that too? Just be in the moment with their feelings and then move on to talking about why and letting them kind of—Sarah: Yeah. And empathizing. Just like, “Ah, you're really…” Say they're saucy about you not letting them have some ice cream. “You never let me have ice cream! This is so unfair! You're so mean!” Whatever they might say. You can respond, “Ugh, I know, it's so hard. You wish you could have all the ice cream in the freezer. You'd eat the whole carton if you could.” Just recognize what they're feeling. It doesn't have to be a teachable moment about sugar or health. You can just be with them in their hard time about not getting what they want. And they'll get through to the other side—which builds resilience.Laurel: How do you discipline when it's needed—not punish, but discipline? For example, a deliberate rule is broken, somebody gets hurt, or stealing—like when it's clear they know it was wrong?Sarah: You want to help them see how their actions affect other people, property, or the community. That's where they internalize right and wrong. If you give them a punishment for breaking something, that only teaches them how their actions affect them—not how their actions affect others. That makes kids think, “What's in it for me? I better not do this thing because I don't want to get in trouble,” instead of, “I better not do this because it will hurt my sister or disappoint my parents.” So punishments and imposed consequences pull kids away from the real consequences—like someone getting hurt or trust being broken.You really want to help them understand: “The reason why we have this rule is because of X, Y, Z. And when you did this, here's what happened.” If they have a problem with the rule, talk about it together as a family. That works much better than punishment.Laurel: We had an incident at church where our 10-year-old was talking about something inappropriate with another kid. The other parent reached out, and I feel like we handled it okay. We talked with him, he was open, and we discussed what was said. Then we apologized to that parent in person and had a conversation. It didn't feel like we were forcing him to do something bad or shaming him.Sarah: That's good—it's about making a repair. That's always the focus. Without knowing the whole situation, I might not have said apologizing to the parent, because technically the parent wasn't directly involved. But if your son was willing and it felt authentic, that's great. What matters is the outcome: repair. Sometimes parents suggest an apology to make the child feel ashamed so they'll “remember it,” but that's not helpful. The question is: does the apology or repair actually improve the situation? That's what you keep in mind.Laurel: Well, thanks for all your wisdom.Sarah: You're welcome. It was really nice to meet you both.Part 2:Sarah: Welcome back, Laurel and Derek. Thanks for joining again. How have things been since our first coaching call?Laurel: Yeah. I feel like we gained several really good nuggets that we were able to try. One of them was about my daughter in the mornings—not wanting to get dressed, feeling stuck in the middle and left out. I've gotten to stop what I'm doing and pay attention to her. Even this morning, she still had a meltdown, but things went faster by the end compared to me being stubborn and telling her to do it on her own.Sarah: So you dropped your end of the power struggle.Laurel: Yeah. And it felt great because I wasn't frustrated afterward. I could move on right away instead of also blowing up. If we both blow up, it's bad. But if she's the only one, she can snap out of it quickly. I can't as easily, so it usually lingers for me. This way, it was so much better.We've had some challenging parenting moments this week, but looking at them through the lens of making our kids feel worthy and loved helped us respond differently. One thing you said last time—that “the perpetrator needs empathy”—really stuck with me. I always felt like the misbehaving child should feel our wrath to show how serious it was. But we were able to love our kids through a couple of tough situations, and it worked.Derrick: For me, the biggest takeaway was the “kindling” metaphor. I've even shared it with friends. Before, I thought I was being patient, but I was just collecting kindling until I blew up. Now I recognize the kindling and set it down—take a breath, or tell the kids I need a minute. This morning on the way to soccer, I told them I needed a little pity party in the front seat before I could play their game. That helped me calm before reengaging.Sarah: That's fantastic. You recognized you needed to calm yourself before jumping back in, instead of pushing through already-annoyed feelings.Laurel: Yeah. We did have questions moving forward. We had a couple of situations where we knew our kids were lying about something significant. We told them, “We love you, and we need you to tell the truth.” But they denied it for days before finally giving in. How do we encourage truth-telling and open communication?Sarah: Kids usually lie for three reasons: they're afraid of getting in trouble, they feel ashamed or embarrassed, or they're afraid of disappointing you. Sometimes it's all three. So the focus has to be: we might be unhappy with what you did, but we'll just work on fixing it. When they do admit the truth, it's important to say, “I'm so glad you told me.” That helps remove shame.Natural consequences happen without your involvement. If they take money from your wallet, the natural consequence is that you're missing money and trust is broken. But adding punishments just teaches them to hide better next time.Derrick: How do you frame the difference between a consequence and a boundary? Like if they mess up in an environment and we don't let them back into it for a while—is that a consequence or a boundary?Sarah: In peaceful parenting, we talk about limits. If they show they're not ready for a certain freedom, you set a limit to support them—not to punish. A consequence is meant to make them feel bad so they won't repeat it. A limit is about guidance and support.The way to tell: check your tone and your intent. If you're angry and reactive, it will feel punishing even if it's not meant to be. And if your intent is to make them suffer, that's a punishment. If your tone is empathetic and your intent is to support expectations, it's a limit.Derrick: That's helpful. Sometimes we beat ourselves up wondering if we're punishing when we're just setting limits. Your tone-and-intent framework is a good check.Sarah: And if you mess up in the moment, you can always walk it back. Say, “I was really angry when I said that. Let's rethink this.” That models responsibility for when we act out while triggered.Derrick: That's good.Sarah: You mentioned sibling rivalry last time. Did you try the “It's theirs until they're done with it” approach?Derrick: Yes—and it's like a miracle. It worked especially in the car.Sarah: That's great. I know car rides were tricky before.Laurel: What about mantras to help us remember not to let our kids' behavior define us as parents—or as people?Sarah: What you're talking about is shame. It's when we feel unworthy because of our kids' behavior or what others think. We have to separate our worth from our kids' actions. Even if your child is struggling, you're still a good, worthy, lovable person.Laurel: Almost the same thing we say to our kids: “You are worthy and lovable.”Sarah: Exactly. So when you feel yourself going into a shame spiral, remind yourself: “Even though my child did this thing, I am still worthy and lovable.” Hold both truths together.Laurel: Yes. That helps. One last question: mornings. School starts in a day, and we worry every morning will be a struggle with Kira. She resists everything—getting dressed, socks, breakfast. Then she's fine once we're in the car. How can we help her set her own boundaries about mornings?Sarah: It sounds like she gets anxious around transitions. She doesn't do well with being hurried. That anxiety overwhelms her, and she goes into fight mode—pushing back, lashing out.Laurel: Yes, that's exactly it.Sarah: So part of it is adjusting your routine—giving her more time in the morning. But another part is building resilience. The anti-anxiety phrase is: “We can handle this.” Remind her, “Even if it's not going how you wanted, you can handle it. We can do hard things.” Add in laughter to ease tension.And maybe accept that for now, you might need to spend 10 minutes helping her get dressed. That's okay. You can balance it by giving her extra nurturing at other times of the day so she doesn't seek it as much during rushed mornings.Derrick: That's good.Sarah: Thank you both so much. I've loved these conversations.Derrick: Thank you, Sarah.Sarah: You're welcome. It's been wonderful. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahrosensweet.substack.com/subscribe

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Rekindling Sibling Bonds Amidst Autumn's Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-03-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I de gyldne efterårsfarver af Frederiksborg Slotshave gik Emil langs den snoede sti.En: In the golden autumn colors of Frederiksborg Castle Gardens, Emil walked along the winding path.Da: Bladene knitrede under hans fødder.En: The leaves crackled under his feet.Da: Han trak vejret dybt ind, og den friske luft fyldte hans lunger.En: He took a deep breath, and the fresh air filled his lungs.Da: "Er jeg klar til dette?"En: "Am I ready for this?"Da: tænkte han.En: he thought.Da: Det var længe siden, han havde set sin søster, Karin.En: It had been a long time since he had seen his sister, Karin.Da: Langt derfra stod Karin ved søens kant.En: Far away, Karin stood by the edge of the lake.Da: Hun kastede små sten i vandet og så ringene sprede sig.En: She was throwing small stones into the water and watched the ripples spread.Da: "Jeg må gøre noget," sagde hun til sig selv.En: "I must do something," she said to herself.Da: Hun ønskede at rette op på de gamle sten i deres forhold, men vidste ikke, hvor hun skulle begynde.En: She wanted to mend the old stones in their relationship, but didn't know where to start.Da: Da Emil nærmede sig hende, følte han en oldtid indeni.En: As Emil approached her, he felt an ancient feeling inside.Da: "Hej Karin," sagde han stille.En: "Hi Karin," he said quietly.Da: Hun vendte sig og smilede lidt.En: She turned and smiled slightly.Da: "Hej Emil.En: "Hi Emil.Da: Tak fordi du kom."En: Thanks for coming."Da: De begyndte at gå langs søen.En: They began walking along the lake.Da: Solens svage stråler spejlede sig i vandet.En: The faint rays of the sun reflected on the water.Da: Emil følte sig tung i sindet, men kuriositeten trak i ham.En: Emil felt heavy in spirit, but curiosity pulled at him.Da: Hvad havde Karin at sige?En: What did Karin have to say?Da: "Emil," begyndte Karin, "jeg har tænkt meget på os, på familien.En: "Emil," Karin began, "I've been thinking a lot about us, about the family.Da: Jeg ved, fortiden har bygget en mur imellem os."En: I know the past has built a wall between us."Da: Emil nikkede, hans blik rettet mod jorden.En: Emil nodded, his gaze directed towards the ground.Da: "Det har ikke været nemt," svarede han.En: "It hasn't been easy," he replied.Da: Karin stoppede og så ham i øjnene.En: Karin stopped and looked him in the eyes.Da: "Jeg forstår.En: "I understand.Da: Men der er noget, du ikke ved.En: But there's something you don't know.Da: En hemmelighed, som vores forældre aldrig fortalte os."En: A secret our parents never told us."Da: Overrasket kiggede Emil op.En: Surprised, Emil looked up.Da: "Hvad mener du?"En: "What do you mean?"Da: Karin tog en dyb indånding.En: Karin took a deep breath.Da: "Da vi var børn, kæmpede far og mor meget med penge.En: "When we were children, mom and dad struggled a lot with money.Da: Mange af de beslutninger, de tog, var for at beskytte os, selvom det ikke altid virkede sådan."En: Many of the decisions they made were to protect us, even though it didn't always seem that way."Da: Emil stod stille.En: Emil stood still.Da: Ordene ramte ham som bølger af fornyet indsigt.En: The words hit him like waves of renewed insight.Da: "Så alle de valg, vi blev vrede over, handlede om det?"En: "So all the choices we got angry about were about that?"Da: Karin nikkede.En: Karin nodded.Da: "De gjorde deres bedste, Emil."En: "They did their best, Emil."Da: Han lod dette synke ind.En: He let this sink in.Da: Bitre minder svejede rundt i hans sind, men nu med et nyt lys.En: Bitter memories swirled in his mind, but now with a new light.Da: "Jeg vidste ikke det," mumlede han.En: "I didn't know that," he mumbled.Da: De gik videre og talte om minder, både de gode og de udfordrende.En: They walked on and talked about memories, both the good and the challenging ones.Da: Langsomt, med hvert skridt på den knasende sti, følte Emil noget ændre sig indeni.En: Slowly, with each step on the crunchy path, Emil felt something change inside.Da: Han så på sin søster og mærkede en ny begyndelse bryde frem under den falmende efterårssol.En: He looked at his sister and sensed a new beginning breaking through under the fading autumn sun.Da: "Jeg vil prøve," sagde han pludselig.En: "I'll try," he suddenly said.Da: "Jeg vil gerne starte forfra."En: "I want to start anew."Da: Karin smilte bredt, tårer glitrende i hendes øjne.En: Karin smiled broadly, tears glistening in her eyes.Da: "Det er alt, jeg ønskede, Emil," svarede hun.En: "That's all I wanted, Emil," she replied.Da: De fortsatte gennem haven, omgivet af den stille skønhed af efteråret ved Frederiksborg Slot.En: They continued through the garden, surrounded by the quiet beauty of autumn at Frederiksborg Castle.Da: For første gang i lang tid følte Emil, at han endelig kunne lægge fortiden bag sig, parat til at møde fremtiden med sin søster ved sin side.En: For the first time in a long while, Emil felt he could finally leave the past behind, ready to face the future with his sister by his side. Vocabulary Words:autumn: efterårwinding: snoedecrackled: knitredelungs: lungerfar away: langt derfraripples: ringemend: rette opancient: oldtidfaint: svagesecret: hemmelighedprotect: beskyttewaves: bølgerrenewed: fornyetinsight: indsigtmemories: minderglistening: glitrendechoice: valgnodded: nikkedegaze: blikcuriosity: kuriositetenchallenging: udfordrendepath: stichange: ændresensed: mærkedebeginning: begyndelsefading: falmendefuture: fremtidquiet: stillebeauty: skønhedleave: lægge

We push back on claims that Tylenol or vaccines cause autism and explain how weak methods, conflicts of interest, and cherry-picked data fuel public panic. We also unpack why diagnoses have risen—broad criteria, screening, and access—not because of a new environmental villain.• Summary of claims made at the press event and why they fail• What the cited acetaminophen paper did and didn't show• Conflicts of interest, pay-to-publish venues, and bias• Why correlation isn't causation; confounding by indication• Bradford Hill criteria applied to acetaminophen and autism• Sibling-controlled studies as the strongest current evidence• Amish and Cuba myths; diagnosis versus true prevalence• DSM-5 changes driving higher autism diagnoses• State-by-state variation explained by services and funding• Vaccine safety evidence contrasted with myths• Practical counseling: treat fever; use clear, strong evidenceBe sure to check out thinking about obgyn.com for more information and be sure to follow us on Instagram0:00 Setting The Record Straight2:30 The Press Conference Claims5:30 Tylenol, Vaccines, And Autism9:30 The Study Behind The Hype14:30 Conflicts, Bias, And Bad Methods19:30 Correlation Isn't Causation23:00 Bradford Hill 10128:30 Amish, Cuba, And Diagnosis Rates33:30 Screening Tools And Subjectivity37:30 Sibling Studies: The Strongest Signal42:00 Why Meta-Analyses Can Mislead46:00 What The “Navigation Guide” Misses51:00 Vaccine Myths In Perspective54:00 Why Autism Diagnoses Rise59:00 DSM-5 And Access To ServicesFollow us on Instagram @thinkingaboutobgyn.

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Girl Named Tom, a folk-pop band composed of three siblings, made history as the first group to win the reality singing competition show, The Voice. Peninsula Pulse reporter Eleanor Corbin talks with the group, Bekah, Caleb, and Joshua Liechty – who were gearing up for a Door Community Auditorium show in Fish Creek – about that Voice experience, growing up together in Pettisville, Ohio and coming together as a band.

On this week's episode of Between Us Moms, Katie and Hallie get real (and laugh a lot) about how often they wash their hair — and we're not sure we should have admitted this! But that's just the start. We dig into these hot topics:Sibling + Birthday Party Dilemma: Is it rude or smart to ask a parent if you can bring your other child to a party when only one child was invited? The internet is divided, and we've got opinions.Video Games & Kids' Brains: A study of ~2,000 children found that kids who played video games for 3+ hours a day scored higher on tests of impulse control and working memory than kids who never played. We debate whether we'll let our own kids game and where we draw the line.Food Dyes & Hidden Risks: Why are so many parents unaware of synthetic dyes in candy and snacks? Dyes like Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, etc., are linked to behavioral issues in some kids — and we have thoughts!!The Biggest Longevity Predictor — It's Not Diet or Exercise: After tracking people for more than 80 years, one of the longest-running studies found that the strongest predictors of a long, healthy life is something that might surprise you.Tune in for laughter, honesty, and actionable takeaways on motherhood, health, and doing our best in the messy middle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Your kids are arguing again, and you're exhausted: “Can't you just get along?!” As a mom of three, Dr. Becky gets it. And in today's episode, she shares a powerful reframe: Sibling rivalry isn't a problem to fix - it's an opportunity to build relationship skills for life. Here's how to help your kids share space, navigate conflict… and, yes, stop hitting each other, too.Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/4fSxbzkYour Good Inside membership might be eligible for HSA/FSA reimbursement! To learn more about how to get your membership reimbursed, check out the link here: https://www.goodinside.com/fsa-hsa-eligibility/Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterFor a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcast.Thank you to our sponsor Hot Wheels. Check out our full series with Hot Wheels at hotwheels.com/challengeaccepted.Thank you to our sponsor Chomps. Check out all the sizes and delicious flavors at Chomps.com/DRBECKY for 15% off plus free shipping!Thank you to our sponsor Skylight. Head to SkylightCal.com/BECKY for $30 off 15-inch calendars! This offer expires December 31st of this year.Good Inside gives you expert advice, practical tools, and a community that's truly in it with you - and right now, memberships and upgrades are 20% off from September 22nd through September 30th. Go to goodinside.com to get started, some exclusions apply. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What's it like when your dad is the Piano Man and your mom is the Uptown Girl? Kate and Oliver get a front row seat when siblings Alexa Ray Joel and Jack Brinkley-Cook join the revelry!They take us through the height of their parents' careers, to the downfall of their marriage, and right back to the glue that keeps this family together forever!Plus, Alexa Ray gets real about the racy kissing scene in her new music video! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I answer a question from Barry in the UK about co-parenting struggles, sibling conflict, and feeling overwhelmed when kids fight. I share encouragement from another listener's success story and then walk through Barry's challenges step by step. Together, we look at how to stay calm, use reflective responses, set clear limits, and avoid falling into power struggles. I also explain why kids often grasp for power and control when life feels uncertain, and how creating household rules, building consistent special time, and repairing after mistakes can make all the difference. Parenting isn't about being perfect — it's about having a plan, sticking with it, and trusting that connected relationships help kids grow into their best selves. Ask Me Questions:  Call ‪(813) 812-5525‬, or email: brenna@thekidcounselor.com My Book: Device Detox: A Parent's Guide To Reducing Usage, Preventing Tantrums, And Raising Happier Kids - https://a.co/d/bThnKH9 Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/ My Newsletter Signup: https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/newsletter/ My Podcast Partner, Gabb Wireless: https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/gabb/ Common References: Landreth, G.L. (2023). Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship (4th ed.). Routledge. Bratton, S. C., Landreth, G. L., Kellam, T., & Blackard, S. R. (2006). Child parent relationship therapy (CPRT) treatment manual: A 10-session filial therapy model for training parents. Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Healing Through Laughter: A Sibling's Journey at Blijdorp Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-26-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bladeren vielen zachtjes langs de wegen van Diergaarde Blijdorp.En: The leaves fell gently along the paths of Diergaarde Blijdorp.Nl: De herfst had het park in een warme deken van oranje en rood gehuld.En: Autumn had wrapped the park in a warm blanket of orange and red.Nl: Maarten en Anouk liepen samen, iets dat ze niet vaak deden.En: Maarten and Anouk walked together, something they didn't do often.Nl: De dood van hun moeder had hen anders gemaakt.En: The death of their mother had changed them.Nl: Stilte hing tussen hen in.En: Silence lingered between them.Nl: Maarten keek naar Anouk.En: Maarten looked at Anouk.Nl: Hij wilde dat ze dichterbij kwamen.En: He wanted them to grow closer.Nl: Meer als vroeger.En: More like before.Nl: Anouk was nog altijd de grappenmaker.En: Anouk was still the jokester.Nl: Ze lachte vaak, maar hij wist dat het een masker was.En: She laughed often, but he knew it was a mask.Nl: Hij voelde zich verantwoordelijk.En: He felt responsible.Nl: Hij wilde de familie bij elkaar houden.En: He wanted to keep the family together.Nl: Ze stonden stil bij de apenkooi.En: They paused by the monkey enclosure.Nl: "Kijk die, net als Bart van school," lachte Anouk.En: "Look at that one, just like Bart from school," laughed Anouk.Nl: Maarten glimlachte flauw.En: Maarten smiled faintly.Nl: De dierentuin was druk.En: The zoo was busy.Nl: Overal waren gezinnen en lachende kinderen.En: Everywhere there were families and laughing children.Nl: Hun stemmen maakten praten moeilijk.En: Their voices made talking difficult.Nl: Verder liepen ze langs de pinguïns en de krokodillen.En: They continued walking past the penguins and the crocodiles.Nl: Maarten dacht na.En: Maarten thought.Nl: Hij moest meer doen dan lachen en knikken.En: He needed to do more than just laugh and nod.Nl: Hij wilde Anouk echt bereiken.En: He wanted to truly reach Anouk.Nl: Bij de olifanten hief hij z'n hoofd.En: By the elephants, he lifted his head.Nl: "Anouk, ik... ik mis mama ook," begon hij.En: "Anouk, I... I miss mom too," he began.Nl: Zijn stem trilde.En: His voice trembled.Nl: Anouk stopte met lachen.En: Anouk stopped laughing.Nl: Ze keek naar de grote olifanten met hun zwaaiende slurven.En: She looked at the large elephants with their swinging trunks.Nl: "Ik ook, Maarten," gaf ze zacht toe.En: "I do too, Maarten," she quietly admitted.Nl: "Meer dan je denkt."En: "More than you think."Nl: Ze stonden stil, kijkend naar de wijsheid van de olifanten.En: They stood still, watching the wisdom of the elephants.Nl: Maarten ademde diep.En: Maarten took a deep breath.Nl: "Ik wil niet dat we uit elkaar groeien," zei hij.En: "I don't want us to grow apart," he said.Nl: "Niet nu."En: "Not now."Nl: Anouk veegde een traan weg.En: Anouk wiped away a tear.Nl: "Ik dacht dat ik sterk moest zijn," zei ze.En: "I thought I had to be strong," she said.Nl: "Grappen maken helpt.En: "Joking helps.Nl: Maar... soms wil ik gewoon huilen."En: But... sometimes I just want to cry."Nl: Daar, omringd door de geluiden van snuivende olifanten en de geur van natte aarde, deelden ze hun verdriet.En: There, surrounded by the sounds of snorting elephants and the smell of wet earth, they shared their grief.Nl: De band die ze bijna verloren hadden, werd sterker.En: The bond they had almost lost grew stronger.Nl: Hun moeder zou trots zijn geweest.En: Their mother would have been proud.Nl: Toen de lucht begon te verkleuren, verlaten ze de dierentuin.En: As the sky began to change color, they left the zoo.Nl: Warme herinneringen in hun hart en een belofte op hun lippen.En: Warm memories in their hearts and a promise on their lips.Nl: "We moeten dit elk jaar doen," zei Anouk.En: "We should do this every year," Anouk said.Nl: Maarten knikte.En: Maarten nodded.Nl: "Om te herinneren en samen te zijn."En: "To remember and be together."Nl: De herfstwind blies om hen heen, maar hun harten waren warm, gevuld met een nieuw begin.En: The autumn wind blew around them, but their hearts were warm, filled with a new beginning.Nl: Samen, sterker en meer verbonden, verlieten ze de dierentuin.En: Together, stronger and more connected, they left the zoo. Vocabulary Words:gently: zachtjeswrapped: gehuldblanket: dekenlinger: hangenjokester: grappenmakerenclosure: apenkooifaintly: flauwtrembled: trildeadmitted: gaf toeswung: zwaaiendebreath: ademapart: uit elkaarwipe: veegdetear: traanbond: bandsnorting: snuivendegrief: verdrietproud: trotsmemories: herinneringenpromise: beloftewarm: warmconnected: verbondenpaths: wegenautumn: herfstresponsible: verantwoordelijkbusy: drukfamilies: gezinnenlaughter: lachenwisdom: wijsheidsmell: geur

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Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Sibling Bonds: A Fortress of Memories and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-09-25-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Милан и Весна састали су се на Калемегданској тврђави.En: Milan и Vesna met at Kalemegdan Fortress.Sr: Ово је било посебно место за њих.En: This was a special place for them.Sr: У јесењем светлу, Калемегдан је изгледао као из бајке.En: In the autumn light, Kalemegdan looked like something out of a fairy tale.Sr: Листопадна стабла лагано су губила своје златне и црвене листове, док је хладан ветар носио мирис прошлости.En: Deciduous trees were gently losing their golden and red leaves, while the cold wind carried the scent of the past.Sr: Милан, старији брат, гледао је у реке, размишљајући.En: Milan, the elder brother, was gazing at the rivers, lost in thought.Sr: Био је практичан човек, увек рационалан.En: He was a practical man, always rational.Sr: Али данас, срце му је било тешко.En: But today, his heart was heavy.Sr: Имали су дугове, а њихова очева имовина била је једина шанса да их реше.En: They had debts, and their father's property was their only chance to settle them.Sr: Са друге стране, Весна, његова сестра, била је пуна емоција.En: On the other hand, Vesna, his sister, was full of emotions.Sr: За њу, очева кућа је била више од четири зида.En: For her, their father's house was more than four walls.Sr: Била је то успомена, намера да се породица никад не распадне.En: It was a memory, an intention that the family should never fall apart.Sr: „Весна, разумем те,“ рекао је Милан, покушавајући да буде смирен.En: "Vesna, I understand you," Milan said, trying to remain calm.Sr: „Али новац нам је потребан.En: "But we need the money."Sr: “Весна је чврсто стискала малу коверту у руци.En: Vesna tightly held a small envelope in her hand.Sr: „Милане, пре него што одлучиш, молим те, послушај ме.En: "Milane, before you decide, please listen to me."Sr: “ Отворила је коверту и извукла писмо.En: She opened the envelope and took out a letter.Sr: „Тата нам је написао писмо.En: "Dad wrote us a letter.Sr: Желим да га чујемо.En: I want us to hear it."Sr: “Док је читала, њихове очи су се пуниле сузама.En: As she read, their eyes filled with tears.Sr: У писму, њихов отац изразио је жељу да они остану уједињени.En: In the letter, their father expressed his wish for them to remain united.Sr: Рекао је да имовина није најважнија.En: He said that the property was not the most important thing.Sr: Љубав и јединство су били његови стварни завети.En: Love and unity were his true legacies.Sr: Милан је осетио како му се срце топи.En: Milan felt his heart melt.Sr: „Разумем, Весна.En: "I understand, Vesna.Sr: Задржаћемо кућу,“ рекао је.En: We will keep the house," he said.Sr: „Али морамо пронаћи решење за дугове.En: "But we need to find a solution for the debts."Sr: “Весна је климнула главом.En: Vesna nodded.Sr: „Можда можемо изнајмити неке просторије?En: "Maybe we can rent out some rooms?Sr: Можемо наћи креативан начин да зарадимо.En: We can find a creative way to earn."Sr: “Милан се насмешио.En: Milan smiled.Sr: „Да, можемо то урадити.En: "Yes, we can do that.Sr: Бићемо тим, као што је тата желео.En: We will be a team, just like dad wanted."Sr: “На тврђави, док је сунце залазило и бацало златне зраке на реке, Милан и Весна нашли су пут једно ка другом.En: At the fortress, as the sun set, casting golden rays on the rivers, Milan and Vesna found their way back to each other.Sr: Учили су од свог оца не само како да буду породица, већ и како да се држе заједно без обзира на све.En: They learned from their father not only how to be a family but also how to hold together no matter what.Sr: Учући да цене успомене, пронашли су начин да буду срећни и задовољни.En: By learning to cherish memories, they found a way to be happy and content.Sr: Чврсти загрљај и заједнички планови били су почетак њихове нове приче, на месту које је сведочило многим историјама пре њих.En: A firm embrace and joint plans were the beginning of their new story, in a place that had witnessed many histories before them. Vocabulary Words:deciduous: листопаднаpractical: практичанgazing: гледаоintention: намераenvelope: ковертаlegacy: заветmelt: топитиrational: рационаланcontent: задовољанembrace: загрљајunited: уједињениmirror: огледалоfortress: тврђаваcastle: замакautumn: јесенrent: изнајмитиwitness: сведочитиscent: мирисdebts: дуговиproperty: имовинаcherish: ценитиtear: сузаcreative: креативанsolution: решењеteam: тимfairy tale: бајкаmemory: успоменаgolden: златанelder: старијиrays: зраци

Got sick kids? Click here to learn all our favorite natural remedies for children from newborn through to big kids!What if sibling rivalry isn't something to fix, but something kids actually need?In this episode, we sit down with Ralphie Jacobs, founder of Simply On Purpose. She's a mom of four, holds a degree in early childhood education, and has spent years turning her curiosity about child development into practical parenting wisdom.We get into the messy reality of siblings fighting and why it's not only unavoidable but also essential for growth. Ralphie shares how to know when to step in, when to step back, and how to shift the way we see conflict so it doesn't push our kids apart but helps them build stronger bonds.You'll Learn:The reason sibling rivalry shows up in every multi-child homeWhat happens when parents label normal behavior as a fixed character traitThe link between sibling conflict and stronger skills in communication, negotiation, and resilienceThe damage of comparing kids and creating competition inside the familyWhy it often backfires when parents insert adult meaning into childhood strugglesWhy most kids' misbehavior is inconsequential and how shifting perspective changes everythingThe simple shift from making things “fair” to meeting each child's individual needsHow one-on-one time with older kids lowers rivalry and strengthens bondsThe stop–redirect–reinforce approach for handling physical conflict safelyWhy focusing on the good reduces 80% of junk behavior without constant correctionTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction[04:25] Why sibling rivalry can be healthy and how parents can respond wisely[09:51] How labeling children shapes their identity and how parents can guide with compassion[17:32] Fostering sibling connection by avoiding comparisons and focusing on individual needs[25:36] Why one-on-one time with older children reduces sibling rivalry and builds security[32:12] When to step into sibling arguments and when to let kids work it out[42:10] Why parents should avoid negative labels and focus on guiding developmental behavior[44:00] Creating a calm home by focusing on what really matters in parentingJoin Ralphie for a LIVE webinar and learn scientifically proven strategies to decrease fighting in your home, Sibling Rivalry: What Helps and What Doesn'tLearn more from Ralphie on the Simply On Purpose website. You can also follow her on Instagram.Find more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

Secrets in the family have a way of festering, and in Alex Winter's new thriller “Adulthood,” that rot takes the form of a literal body. The film thrusts estranged siblings Megan and Noah, played by Kaya Scodelario and Josh Gad, into a spiral where responsibility can no longer be avoided, and every choice risks compounding into catastrophe. The film arrives on digital on demand platforms on September 23; it is a chaotic blend of dark comedy and moral unease, where adulthood itself feels like the cruelest trap of all.Director Alex Winter, still beloved for cult staples like “Bill & Ted” and “The Lost Boys,” proves here that his filmmaking instincts are as sharp as his screen presence ever was. He keeps the story teetering between farce and tragedy, never letting the characters or the audience escape the consequences of a bad decision. Surrounding Scodelario and Gad are Billie Lourd, Anthony Carrigan, and Winter himself, rounding out an ensemble built to bounce between biting humor and raw tension.On this episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo talks with the stars of the film, Josh Gad and Kaya Scodelario, about building sibling chemistry, working with Winter as he evolves from cult icon to confident filmmaker, and unpacking the movie's central metaphor. Gad also shares updates on his upcoming Chris Farley biopic starring Paul Walter Hauser and the long-gestating “Spaceballs 2,” while Scodelario clears up speculation about a potential return in “Crawl 2.”

Al's got the dog fever! This is his story of an opportunity to gain a new furry friend, and share a heartwarming story about his granddaughter. Al dives into his journey through genealogy, revealing a quest to find a long-lost stepbrother. Plus, they take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with Al's childhood football memorabilia and an old newspaper article about his early business ventures. Listen in for laughs, life updates, and a bit of history. Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and tell your friends if you enjoy the show! 00:00 Welcome to the Third Wheel Podcast 00:43 Labor Day Weekend Recap 01:44 Dog Fever: The Search for a New Pet 06:06 Genealogy Search: Finding a Stepbrother 13:06 Family Discoveries and DNA Kits 14:28 Walking with Mom and Childhood Memories 15:26 Fourth Grade Football Pants 16:59 Great-Grandmother's Hair 18:04 Reading an Old Newspaper Article 18:54 Al Mac's Business Ventures 22:44 From Mortgage Broker to Radio Personality 24:29 Podcast Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Under the Jacarandas: Bridging Sibling Silence in Buenos Aires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol brillaba alto en el cielo, iluminando el Parque de la Independencia en Buenos Aires.En: The sun shone high in the sky, illuminating the Parque de la Independencia in Buenos Aires.Es: La primavera había llegado, y con ella, el parque estaba lleno de estudiantes celebrando el Día del Estudiante.En: Spring had arrived, and with it, the park was full of students celebrating Student's Day.Es: Las flores del jacarandá pintaban de morado los caminos, y el aire olía a una mezcla de hierba fresca y esperanza.En: The jacarandá flowers painted the paths purple, and the air smelled of fresh grass and hope.Es: Inés llegó al parque con un propósito claro.En: Inés arrived at the park with a clear purpose.Es: Quería hablar con Rafa, su hermano mayor.En: She wanted to talk to Rafa, her older brother.Es: Desde el divorcio de sus padres, Rafa se había distanciado.En: Since their parents' divorce, Rafa had become distant.Es: Inés lo entendía pero no lo aceptaba.En: Inés understood this but did not accept it.Es: La familia siempre debía estar unida.En: Family should always stay united.Es: Vio a Rafa sentado bajo un gran árbol con una expresión seria.En: She saw Rafa sitting under a large tree with a serious expression.Es: Parecía fuera de lugar en medio de tanta alegría juvenil.En: He seemed out of place amidst so much youthful joy.Es: Decidida, Inés se acercó con una sonrisa.En: Determined, Inés approached with a smile.Es: —Hola, Rafa.En: "Hello, Rafa.Es: ¿Cómo estás?En: How are you?"Es: —saludó con entusiasmo.En: she greeted enthusiastically.Es: Rafa levantó la vista, sorprendido.En: Rafa looked up, surprised.Es: —Hola, Inés —respondió, sin mucho ánimo.En: "Hello, Inés," he replied, without much energy.Es: Inés se sentó a su lado y miró a los niños jugando cerca.En: Inés sat down next to him and watched the children playing nearby.Es: —¿Te acuerdas cuando jugábamos aquí?En: "Do you remember when we used to play here?"Es: —preguntó recordando su infancia feliz.En: she asked, recalling their happy childhood.Es: Rafa asintió, pero no dijo nada.En: Rafa nodded but said nothing.Es: El silencio entre ellos era tangible, pero Inés estaba decidida.En: The silence between them was tangible, but Inés was determined.Es: —Rafa, sé que todo ha cambiado.En: "Rafa, I know everything has changed.Es: Pero no quiero perderte.En: But I don't want to lose you.Es: Somos hermanos.En: We are siblings.Es: Y créeme, lo que más quiero es que podamos hablar —dijo Inés con suavidad.En: And believe me, what I want most is for us to be able to talk," Inés said gently.Es: Rafa suspiró y miró el suelo.En: Rafa sighed and looked at the ground.Es: —No es fácil, Inés.En: "It's not easy, Inés.Es: Me siento... traicionado.En: I feel... betrayed.Es: Abandonado.En: Abandoned.Es: Es como si todo se hubiera desmoronado —confesó finalmente, su voz llena de sentimientos reprimidos.En: It's like everything has fallen apart," he finally confessed, his voice full of repressed feelings.Es: Inés le puso una mano en el brazo.En: Inés placed a hand on his arm.Es: —Entiendo.En: "I understand.Es: El divorcio nos ha afectado a todos... pero podemos enfrentarlo juntos —respondió con sinceridad.En: The divorce has affected us all... but we can face it together," she responded sincerely.Es: Rafa finalmente miró a su hermana.En: Rafa finally looked at his sister.Es: Había una chispa de dolor en sus ojos, pero también un toque de comprensión.En: There was a spark of pain in his eyes, but also a hint of understanding.Es: —No sabía cuánto necesitaba escuchar eso —admitió.En: "I didn't know how much I needed to hear that," he admitted.Es: El clima se suavizó entre ellos, creando un espacio seguro para el entendimiento.En: The atmosphere softened between them, creating a safe space for understanding.Es: Decidieron dar un paseo por el parque, recordando viejas historias y compartiendo nuevos sueños.En: They decided to take a walk through the park, recalling old stories and sharing new dreams.Es: Al final del día, mientras el sol comenzaba a esconderse detrás de las jacarandas, Rafa miró a Inés.En: At the end of the day, as the sun began to hide behind the jacarandas, Rafa looked at Inés.Es: —Gracias por estar aquí.En: "Thanks for being here.Es: Prometo intentarlo, pero a veces necesito mi espacio —dijo con honestidad.En: I promise to try, but sometimes I need my space," he said honestly.Es: —Claro, Rafa.En: "Of course, Rafa.Es: Estoy aquí cuando me necesites —respondió Inés, contenta de haber dado ese paso hacia la reconciliación.En: I'm here whenever you need me," Inés replied, pleased to have taken this step toward reconciliation.Es: Mientras se alejaban del parque, ambos sabían que no sería fácil, pero tenían algo más fuerte que cualquier dificultad: se tenían el uno al otro, y eso era un buen comienzo.En: As they walked away from the park, they both knew it wouldn't be easy, but they had something stronger than any difficulty: they had each other, and that was a good start. Vocabulary Words:to illuminate: iluminarthe purpose: el propósitodistant: distanteto accept: aceptarsibling: el/la hermano/ato betray: traicionarabandoned: abandonadoto fall apart: desmoronarseto confess: confesarrepressed: reprimidoto affect: afectarhonest: honestothe understanding: el entendimientoreconciliation: la reconciliaciónthe pain: el dolortangible: tangiblechildhood: la infanciaspark: la chispato recall: recordaryouthful: juvenilto create: crearto express: expresarto unite: unirhonestly: con honestidadthe atmosphere: el climato hide: esconderseto share: compartirdetermined: decididoto greet: saludarto promise: prometer

Well friends, all good things must come to an end, including death apparently! We're covering the final installment in the Rememberance of Earths Past trillogy. For this one we ask the most important of all questions, who did nothing wrong?! Anyone? Everyone? Can you even assess wrongness on a large enough scale? Come find out! Death's End: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death%27s_End Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/ Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Music by Thomas Smith: https://seriouspod.com/ Sibling shows: Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Content Preview: Death's End pt.2 and Daoist Ethics

If you're a U.S. citizen living abroad, your child may not automatically qualify for U.S. citizenship. In this video, we explain how the N-600K process allows children to gain citizenship through their grandparents' time in the U.S.

Send us an email @ info@parentcoachesunleashed.com SummaryIn this episode of Parent Coaches Unleashed, hosts Jessica Anger and Carrie Wiesenfeld welcome Jane Kaufman, a mother of two young adults, one of whom is neurodivergent. The conversation explores Jane's journey navigating the complexities of raising a child with autism, the importance of community support, and the challenges of finding appropriate therapies and resources. Jane shares personal anecdotes, insights on family dynamics, and advice for parents facing similar challenges. The discussion emphasizes the significance of self-care, humor, and trusting one's instincts in the parenting journey.TakeawaysThe importance of community support for parents of neurodivergent children.Therapies and early intervention can significantly impact a child's development.Family dynamics play a crucial role in supporting neurodivergent individuals.Navigating medical professionals can be challenging; trust your instincts.Self-care is essential for parents managing overwhelming situations.It's okay to feel overwhelmed and seek help from others.Building independence in neurodivergent children is a gradual process.Sibling relationships can be complex but are vital for emotional support.Using humor can help cope with the challenges of parenting.Every child's journey is unique; avoid comparisons with others.titles

It’s Bison tailgate season in Fargo! Scotch, Tank, and Mandy break down the Top 5 signs you’re at the first NDSU Bison tailgate of the year—from the smell of grilled brats to the sea of green and yellow. Plus, Mandy tackles a popular health myth: Should you really brush your teeth after every meal? And Scotch reveals how his fashion sense may have been inherited from his older siblings (for better or worse). It’s a mix of tailgating, mythbusting, and sibling style drama—all in one episode of The Wake Up Call on Froggy 99.9!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team delves deeper into the dungeon and is offered a most curious exchange. Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Transcriptions by KC Casill & Kessir Riliniki Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Cast: Narrator / Game Master, The Chimera – Travis VengroffSoren Arkwright – Peter Joeseph LewisIldrex Mystan – Russ D. MoreGlom Vogelberg – Sean HowardGaelle Vogelberg – Holly BillinghurstKlymoore – Robert ClotworthyGram – Charlotte NorupTorturée – Andreas SomvilleWinnower – Dayn LeonardsonManic Farmer – Ryan McQuinn Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director / Arranged by - Travis VengroffMusic Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Theme of the Realmweaver" - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "The Silent Clan" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Remixed by Travis Vengroff, feat. Hammered Dulcimer Enzo Puzzovio and Cello by Sam Boase-Miller, Mixed by Finnur Nielsen "Steel and Shadows (Between Time Edition)" – Written, Performed, and Remixed by Steven Melin, Remixed again by Travis Vengroff "Echo of Seasons (Between Time Edition)" & "Great Vernasko (Between Time Edition)" – Written by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Remixed & Performed by Steven Melin, Remixed again by Travis Vengroff "Lights Beyond the Trees" – Written by Yuzo Koshiro, Remixed & Performed by Steven Melin "Questionable Associates" - Written, Orchestrated, Performed, and mixed by Brandon Boone, Copyist Steven Melin, featuring Scott Semanski on Cello, and Enzo Puzzovio on Hurdy Gurdy & Hammered Dulcimer "Corridor of F*ckery" "Reprieve" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin of Blighthouse Studio "Lark" Written and Performed by Dayn Leonardson "Empty Hearts" "The Journey from Ilmater's Hope" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov "Motus" – Arranged with Accordion by Travis Vengroff, with Cello by Studio Pros, & stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov, Mixed by Finnur Nielsen Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessir Riliniki This is a Fool and Scholar Production. For early episodes and bonus content join us at: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar⁠⁠⁠ Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com Free Transcripts are also available: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/posts/dark-dice-22460850 Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff Content Warnings: Alcohol Abuse, Child Abuse (Father), Child Death (Narrated, Past Tense, Manslaughter), Death (Parents), Disassociate Personality Disorder, Drinking (alcohol), Falling, Father Issues, Gaslighting (Revealed), Gender/Identity Confusion (this will trigger the folks who hate CWs), Happiness (Visions of), Hatred of Child (Parental PoV), Hatred of Sibling, Lawsuit from WotC (Potential), Loss (Familial), Mazes, Mirror F*ckery, Patricide, PTSD, Racial Ignorance (Friendly), Separation Anxiety (Spiritual, Emotional), Torture (Ripping, Hooked Chains), and lastly, Vind Greyview is a great guy :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: TJ, Brett, & Krissy Special Guests: Junior Producer Marq Piocos & Derek (the DWC) Crabbe Segment One (0:00:00): (0:03:12) Brett fails at fishing, customizes a very special G.O.A.T. gun, and replaces his EZ Bake Oven. Plus, Brett has a fall. (0:12:25) Krissy watched Brett fall. Plus, Quad M's favorite little girl turns 16! (0:14:23) TJ celebrates Jo's b-day with the fam, looks into 3D printing G.I. Joe vehicle parts (and how most of the community is NOT a fan of such things….), Segment Two (0:32:43): (0:35:56) Sibling rivalry goes horribly wrong in Kentucky in this week's FGS! (0:48:03) HOT TAKES kicks off with 4 celebrity passings in the GRIM REAPER ROUND UP. (0:54:10) Junior Producer Marq joins the show and unleashes hell on the dirty auto dealing dog that sold him a lemon! (1:13:32) JPM then provides a spoiler-free review from his test screening viewing of The Long Walk! (1:21:28) Finally, JPM landed some Man On The Street (XXX Porn Karaoke Edition) audio. (Spoiler Alert: all porn chicks have amazing high school GPAs and no Urban Dictionary knowledge….) Segment Three (1:49:22): (1:52:04) Krissy rings in the new NFL season with football trivia in KRISSY'S KRAZY KORNER! (2:14:38) PICKS O' THE WEEK A Portuguese Breakfast is not the way to start a morning! It's THE QUAD M SHOW!

Sibling rivalry can feel overwhelming; but there's hope!

They did it again. Some tangible tension and some incident and accident to chat about this evening as Adam, David and Neil go through their views and opinions on the Catalan Grand Prix. Ratings, ‘Hire and Fire', ‘Moments' from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and more.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Healing Garden: A Sibling Reunion on Rosh Hashanah Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-05-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בשלהי קיץ בירושלים, הגן הבוטני מזמין למבקרים שלו אווירה קסומה.En: At the end of summer in Yerushalayim, the botanical garden invites its visitors to a magical atmosphere.He: הפרחים פורחים בצבעים חמים ויפים, והמזרקה מזריזה בשלוה במיוחד.En: The flowers bloom in warm and beautiful colors, and the fountain flows with special tranquility.He: אושר שלום מהול ברגע מרגש של שנה חדשה באוויר, ראש השנה.En: Happiness mingled with an emotional moment of the new year is in the air, Rosh Hashanah.He: אריאל ושירה, אח ואחות, מצאו את עצמם בגן.En: Ariel and Shira, brother and sister, found themselves in the garden.He: הם לא ראו זה את זו זמן רב.En: They hadn't seen each other for a long time.He: המשפחה הייתה בסוג של מתח לאחר ויכוח על החלטה משפחתית, אבל ראש השנה היה ההזדמנות למצוא מחדש את הקרבה.En: The family had been in a sort of tension after an argument about a family decision, but Rosh Hashanah was the opportunity to rediscover closeness.He: שירה הכינה מראש תפוחים ודבש, סמל לשנה מתוקה.En: Shira had prepared in advance apples and honey, a symbol of a sweet year.He: היא קיוותה שהפעם היא ואחיה יחזרו לדבר פתוח וברור זה עם זו.En: She hoped that this time she and her brother would return to open and clear communication with each other.He: "הנה הגן של סבא שלנו," אמרה שירה בעיניים נוצצות, כשהם התקרבו לגינה הקטנה שבזיכרונותיהם הייתה המקום האהוב על סבם המנוח.En: "Here is our grandfather's garden," said Shira with sparkling eyes, as they approached the small garden that in their memories was their late grandfather's favorite place.He: אריאל נשם נשימה עמוקה.En: Ariel took a deep breath.He: הוא היה נחוש לדבר.En: He was determined to speak.He: "זוכרת איך סבא היה לוקח אותנו לכאן?En: "Remember how Grandpa used to bring us here?He: הוא תמיד אמר שהגינה היא החיים עצמם.En: He always said that the garden is life itself."He: "שירה חייכה, אך היה ברור שהמילים שלו נגעו בלבה.En: Shira smiled, but it was clear his words touched her heart.He: "זוכרת," היא לחשה, "הוא תמיד היה אומר שהפרחים מדברים אם מקשיבים היטב.En: "I remember," she whispered, "he always said that the flowers speak if you listen closely."He: "הם עמדו שם, בין צמחים ופרחים, שקטים, אך מלאי רגשות.En: They stood there, among plants and flowers, silent, but full of emotions.He: לבסוף, אריאל אסף אומץ.En: Finally, Ariel gathered courage.He: "אני מצטער על מה שקרה אז עם המשפחה," הוא אמר, "לא דיברתי מספיק, ולא שמעתי אותך.En: "I'm sorry about what happened with the family," he said, "I didn't speak enough, and I didn't listen to you."He: "שירה נענעה בראשה, עיניה מלאות הבנה.En: Shira shook her head, her eyes filled with understanding.He: "הכל בסדר.En: "It's all right.He: גם אני לא הייתי ברורה.En: I wasn't clear either.He: אני שמחה שאתה כאן ואנחנו מדברים.En: I'm glad you're here and we're talking."He: "הם שתקו לרגע, נותנים לרוח הקלה לנח ברגע הזה.En: They were quiet for a moment, letting the gentle breeze rest in the moment.He: שירה שלפה פתאום שתיל קטן שהביאה עמה.En: Shira suddenly pulled out a small sapling she had brought with her.He: "בוא נשתול אותו יחד, כאן, בגינה של סבא," היא הציעה.En: "Let's plant it together, here, in Grandpa's garden," she proposed.He: בהסכמה, הם התכופפו לאדמה.En: In agreement, they bent to the ground.He: יחד, הם שתלו את השתיל הצעיר, סימן להבטחה מחודשת לחייהם ולמורשת המשפחתית שלהם.En: Together, they planted the young sapling, a sign of renewed promise for their lives and their family heritage.He: אריאל חייך לשירה והרגיש איך הלב שלו מתרכך, תחושת ההבנה שכבר זמן רב לא הצליח להגיע אליה.En: Ariel smiled at Shira, feeling his heart soften, a sense of understanding that had long eluded him.He: "שנה חדשה," אמר.En: "New year," he said.He: "שנה חדשה וטובה," השיבה שירה, והם התחבקו, שני אחים נידחים שמצאו את דרכם זה לזה מחדש.En: "New and good year," replied Shira, and they embraced, two estranged siblings who found their way back to each other. Vocabulary Words:botanical: בוטניmagical: קסומהtranquility: שלוהmingled: מהולemotional: מרגשcloseness: קרבהsymbol: סמלcommunication: תקשורתsparkling: נוצצותmemories: זיכרונותיהםdetermined: נחושwhispered: לחשהsilent: שקטיםemotions: רגשותgathered: אסףapologize: מצטערunderstanding: הבנהclear: ברורהgentle: הקלהsapling: שתילproposed: הציעהagreement: בהסכמהrenewed: מחודשתheritage: מורשתsoften: מתרכךestranged: נידחיםembrace: התחבקוrediscover: למצוא מחדשconflict: ויכוחopportunity: הזדמנותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Birthday Asteroid flyby; Cars into buildings update; Sibling torment; Blue Laws in Ohio?; Amazon crackdown; Ohio Woman Mayhem; Powerball hit 1 BILLION; Dumb Ways to Die ; WING IT WEDNESDAY with Widows Sons Brazen Pillars, a Masonic Motorcycle Association

In this episode I coach Lierin as she navigates the equalizing her 5-year-old daughter does against her 8-year-old sister. Specifically we discuss how to help the older daughter understand PDA and the "unfairness" it brings about.

Sibling rivalry is one of the most common challenges parents face, but did you know it can also be an opportunity for growth? In this episode, parenting coach DJ Stutz shares practical strategies on how to deal with sibling rivalry while fostering lifelong skills in your children. From creating weekly family meetings to teaching negotiation through playful roleplay, DJ explains how small, intentional actions can transform sibling conflict into valuable lessons in communication, boundaries, and empathy. She also reveals why giving children ownership over certain belongings, offering one-on-one time, and modeling healthy relationships can significantly reduce tension at home. Whether you're dealing with constant bickering, managing strong personalities, or simply want to encourage a healthier sibling bond, this episode offers actionable tips you can start using today. >>>Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to get all the future episodes and help the podcast be found by others who would benefit the most.  You can sign up for Elizabeth's FREE 10-week relationship email course here.  Read the show notes for this episode here. 

As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Emily Hill talks about how sibling support can be a catalyst for family empowerment. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40622]

The Sistas are back with an addition, their very own brother, Lucas. He joins to talk all about Bigfoot or Sasquatch or whatever else you call it. He drops some facts. The Sistas drop some lore. And they roast each other a little, too.Do you have a creepy story of your own? Email it to us at SpookySistas@gmail.comMake sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

In this week's episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters discuss some of their favorite articles in the most recent issue of Brain & Life Magazine. The dive into the effects of ultra-processed foods, helpful innovations like smartphone apps and specialized gyms, and the support sibling caregivers provide to their loved ones. If you would like to read these articles and more, check out the latest issue!   Brain & Life Articles Mentioned How Ultra-processed Foods Can Have a Negative Effect on Brain Health Smartphone Apps Can Help Manage Parkinson's, Migraines, Epilepsy, and More How Specialized Gyms Empower People with Neurologic Conditions Sibling Caregivers are Supporting Brothers and Sisters Through Chronic Conditions   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics The Many Faces of Cerebral Palsy with Micah Fowler, Phoebe Rae Taylor, and Kelsey Cardona We Are Brave Together with Jessica Patay Cheryl Hile is Running Around the World with Multiple Sclerosis Exploring Longevity with Author Dan Buettner   We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org   Social Media:   Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

This week on Sibling Rivalry, Bob and Monét dive into customer service chaos, from Monét's artwork pickup gone wrong to Bob's wild Uber ride. They swap Uber ratings, get an update on Monét's “AirbnBeef,” and get into the long text Bob got from a videographer. They wonder what was so special about No. 2 pencils, where Monét's freckles land on the pain scale, and what she just realized about Beyoncé's eyes. Plus: cosmetic surgery, rare blood types, and whether Bob will let Monét shine. Thanks to our sponsors: Go to ⁠https://MASAChips.com/SIBLING⁠ and use code SIBLING for 25% off your first order! Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at ⁠https://www.rula.com/rivalry⁠ #rulapod  Get started with Chime today at ⁠https://chime.com/SIBLING⁠  Go to ⁠https://HomeChef.com/RIVALRY⁠ for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! Want to see exclusive Sibling Rivalry Bonus Content? Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/siblingrivalrypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to see our latest Sibling Rivalry Podcast Videos! @BobTheDragQueen @MonetXChange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave shares his appreciation for the friendship he has with his sister, Diana. As in today's readings about Joseph and his 11 brothers, we can find hope that God can reconcile strained relationships. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 7-10-25

This week on Sibling Rivalry, Bob and Monét talk all about acting, share audition stories, dream roles, and discuss how Broadway auditions differ from opera. Bob talks about his best acting performance and wonders if he should take singing lessons. Monét addresses why she didn't ask Bob for help on Life Be Lifin'. Plus: does Hillary Clinton really carry hot sauce in her bag, they argue about pronunciation, whether Monét's yard has bugs in it, and which celebrities they wish were gay. Thanks to our sponsors: Go to https://MASAChips.com/SIBLING and use code SIBLING for 25% off your first order! Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/rivalry #rulapod  Get started with Chime today at https://chime.com/SIBLING  Go to https://HomeChef.com/RIVALRY for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! Want to see exclusive Sibling Rivalry Bonus Content? Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/siblingrivalrypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to see our latest Sibling Rivalry Podcast Videos! @BobTheDragQueen @MonetXChange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natasha calls in to tell us about how she met her biological sister and that there are four more siblings out there! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite a crazy skiing injury, the (in)famous big sister Kate has finally made her way onto the show, and Matty J is shaking in his crocs! Kate is mum to 3 kids and often shares the aunty load with little bro Matty J - both live down the street from one another. Ash does a fantastic job of digging up the dirt on Matty J and reveals something that not even the Daily Mail could uncover! COME TO OUR LIVE SHOW SEP 4 IN SYDNEY!!!! https://tinyurl.com/22zht3ac REGISTER HERE, TICKETS ARE FREE AND VERY LIMITED! If you need a shoulder to cry on: Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!!I think we've outdone ourselves with a 2 HOUR LONG EPISODE!! This week, we got a very special guest - Sara's brother Sabri! We've referenced him A LOT in past episodes and he was actually one of our very first guests in the earlier episodes (pre-video days lol). We had to bring him on for his very own episode and we shared all the funny childhood stories, some life and career advice and our usual banter. We feel like there was still so much to be covered so if you want us to run it back and bring him on for a future episode to cover more life/career advice or any other topic, let us know...he might be asking us for some form of payment though

This week on Sibling Rivalry, Bob and Monét cover everything from wigs to crime sprees. Bob challenges Monét to a wig-length showdown, they debate where measurements should start, and reveal their real shoe sizes. They imagine how they'd plot as serial killers in Los Angeles before swapping hookup stories—including Bob's scavenger hunt–style hookup adventure. They discuss how to respond to crying without being inappropriate and recall moments when they were mad enough to need to be held back. They confess who leaves hotel rooms messier and ask if Black and brown neighborhoods are really louder. Plus: New York geography confusion, their favorite NYC drag shows, and an old argument that gets Bob heated all over again. Thanks to our sponsors: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at ⁠https://www.rula.com/rivalry⁠ #rulapod Download the free Rakuten App or go to ⁠https://Rakuten.com⁠ to start saving today.  Go to ⁠https://HomeChef.com/RIVALRY⁠ for 50% OFF your first box and free dessert for life! Click this link ⁠https://bit.ly/45eFzaV⁠ to start your free trial with Wix Make everyday purchases count with Chime's Secured Credit Builder Visa® Credit Card at ⁠https://chime.com/SIBLING⁠. Want to see exclusive Sibling Rivalry Bonus Content? Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/siblingrivalrypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to see our latest Sibling Rivalry Podcast Videos! @BobTheDragQueen @MonetXChange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is a conversation with Dominique, mother of a 4-year-old PDAer who equalizes against her 2-year-old. Dominique also has a third child, and joined our live show - Parenting PDA Your Way - to talk through how to handle these situations.I hope you find our conversation helpful. xo,Casey

Join host Michelle Glogovac on Read The Damn Book as she sits down with award-winning author Winnie M. Li to discuss her powerful new novel, What We Left Unsaid. In this thought-provoking conversation, Michelle and Winnie explore family dynamics, immigration stories, and the complexities of sibling relationships that shape identity.Winnie opens up about the personal experiences and cross-country research on Route 66 that inspired her storytelling. They dive into the challenges of motherhood, navigating cultural expectations, and the often-overlooked chapters of American history. This episode is perfect for readers who love multi-generational family dramas, immigrant narratives, and literary fiction that unpacks belonging and identity.What We're Talking About...Winnie's novel addresses powerful themes like immigration and family dynamics.The story is centered around a road trip that reveals hidden family secrets.Sibling relationships are complex and often fraught with misunderstandings.The past significantly influences the characters' present lives.Winnie's personal experiences shaped her writing and research for the novel.The book explores the immigrant experience in America.Motherhood brings its own set of anxieties and expectations.Cultural identity plays a crucial role in the characters' lives.Historical context is essential to understanding the characters' journeys.The novel encourages readers to reflect on their own family dynamics and histories.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Author Background01:00 Themes of Family and Immigration03:50 Sibling Dynamics and Relationships06:57 Exploring the Past: The 1991 Road Trip10:51 Researching Route 66 and Personal Experiences18:06 Driving and Personal Growth21:59 Motherhood and Family Expectations25:49 Cultural Identity and Guilt30:07 Historical Context and American IdentityLinks MentionedWhat We Left Unsaid by Winnie M Lihttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/What-We-Left-Unsaid/Winnie-M-Li/9781982190880What We Left Unsaid Kirkus Reviewhttps://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/winnie-m-li/what-we-left-unsaid/Winnie M Li's Websitehttps://www.winniemli.com/

This week on Sibling Rivalry, Bob and Monét get into the world of influencers, social media, and how they'd fit in if the game had started earlier. Bob reflects on his stint in children's theater and recalls documenting everything with his camcorder. Monét talks about her pre-social media days as a singer and how shifting workday hours might change productivity. They compare LA and New York influencers, debate whether Bob is one, and ask why he isn't making more money from TikTok. They examine the difference between Black and African American identity and debate who treats fans better at meet and greets. Plus: pop fandoms, Survivor, alliteration in geography, jewelry eras, and whether singers or dancers are cringier online. Thanks to our sponsors: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/rivalry #rulapod Download the free Rakuten App or go to https://Rakuten.com to start saving today.  Go to https://HomeChef.com/RIVALRY for 50% OFF your first box and free dessert for life! Click this link https://bit.ly/45eFzaV to start your free trial with Wix Make everyday purchases count with Chime's Secured Credit Builder Visa® Credit Card at https://chime.com/SIBLING. Want to see exclusive Sibling Rivalry Bonus Content? Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/siblingrivalrypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to see our latest Sibling Rivalry Podcast Videos! @BobTheDragQueen @MonetXChange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Man Therapy Podcast, Dan and Kyle reflect on the challenges and joys of parenting as summer comes to an end. They discuss the dynamics of sibling relationships, the importance of quality time, and the stress that can arise in family life. The conversation delves into the complexities of communication in relationships, particularly regarding intimacy and emotional support. They emphasize the need for empathy and understanding in navigating life's challenges together, while also addressing the impact of stress on relationships. The hosts encourage open dialogue and reflection on the journey of parenthood, highlighting the importance of commitment and patience in maintaining strong connections with loved ones. Takeaways: Summer brings mixed feelings for parents. Navigating parenting challenges is a common struggle. Sibling dynamics can be complex and varied. Life lessons from elders can provide valuable insights. Balancing work and family life is essential. Quality time with family is irreplaceable. Managing stress is crucial for relationship health. Understanding emotional responses can improve communication. Open communication is key in addressing relationship needs. Empathy plays a significant role in relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The darker the forest, the brighter the philosophy! Despite all odds, we press on against the horrors of both the fictional and our real universe to talk about what happens when you try to do sociology AT SCCCCCCAAAAAAALLLLLLEEEEEE! Besides parsing the end of the book, we parse the precepts of Dark forest and whether it holds water, what are plausible objections, and what does this tell us about the reality of conflicts at smaller scales. The Dark Forest: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Forest Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/ Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Music by Thomas Smith: https://seriouspod.com/ Sibling shows: Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Content Preview: Death's End pt.1 and the Ethics of Survival

“You know you're adopted, right? I'm telling mom!” In this week's episode, Alex and Jon discuss sibling relationships and how you can be best friends as kids and enemies as adults. Your “built-in best friend” doesn't sound so great when they're stealing your inheritance or picking the same baby names as you. People say Alex and Jon look like siblings and although they swear they're “husband and wife”…it makes you think why they always argue…like children. 0:00 - Intro33:21 - I Want More Alone Time35:26 - Do I Need To Have Two Kids?39:37 - Siblings as Coworkers 41:41 - I'm Not Sharing My Inheritance46:33 - Can You Watch My Child?55:41 - My Brother Picked The Same Baby Name1:00:59 -The Craziest Alaskan Wedding1:05:03 - Oh Brother! He Can't Get It Up1:15:12 - Recs of the WeekCaraway: You can shop Caraway Risk-Free! Enjoy fast, free shipping, easy returns, and a 30-day trial. Plus, if you visit carawayhome.com/gitms you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase.Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.Visit our website ⁠www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com⁠Visit our other website ⁠www.alexjon.com⁠Find us on Instagram!⁠Podcast⁠⁠Alex⁠⁠JonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Therapy is in session! We have incredible therapist and author Lori Gottlieb join us for a third time to discuss sibling relationships and dynamics – competitiveness and jealousy in adult siblings (especially around milestones), growing up with totally different experiences in the home, favoritism from parents, and even estrangement. And we dive into the hot topic of not liking/not getting along with a sibling's partner and how to navigate these situations and approach tough conversations. Before Lori joins us, Rayna has a dating update only true GGE fans will understand, and Ashley had an unexpected encounter at a gay bar (plus, catch us in Denver this weekend). Enjoy!  Follow Lori on Instagram @lorigottlieb_author, check out her NYT column Ask the Therapist, and listen to her podcast Dear Therapists. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Warby Parker: Try on any pair of glasses virtually at https://warbyparker.com/gge.  Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions at https://rocketmoney.com/gge. Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order at https://quince.com/gge. iRestore: Get a huge discount on the iRestore Elite at https://irestore.com with code GGE. Cort Furniture: Build your own furniture rental package today at https://www.cort.com/podcast. Simply Pop: Go to https://cokeurl.com/simplyPOP to find out where you can try Simply Pop.