cover image Preventing Sibling Rivalry: Six Strategies to Build a Jealousy-Free Home

Preventing Sibling Rivalry: Six Strategies to Build a Jealousy-Free Home

Sybil Hart. Free Press, $24 (224pp) ISBN 978-0-684-87178-3

Digging deep into the phenomena of sibling love, jealousy and competition, Sybil Hart, assistant professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Texas Tech University, dispenses advice on Preventing Sibling Rivalry. Based on extensive research and clinical experience, Hart's book is distinguished by straightforward insight into the roots of children's jealousy and practical suggestions for anticipating and preparing for it before the arrival of the next child. With its no-nonsense approach and its calm, empathetic tone, this guide will come as welcome relief to parents of jealous children. ( Mar.)