Healthy as a Mother, the podcast for becoming and being a mother, with your cohosts Dr. Leah Gordon and Dr. Morgan MacDermott, two naturopathic doctors who get it. Each week we teach you how to be the healthiest mother you can be - from fertility and preconception, to pregnancy and birth prep, through postpartum and throughout motherhood - empowering you with the natural health guidance and education you’re not getting elsewhere, so you can confidently navigate the broken system at large. The real, the raw, the un-talked about.
Healthy as a Mother, the podcast for becoming and being a mother, with your cohosts Dr. Leah Gordon and Dr. Morgan MacDermott, two naturopathic doctors who get it. Each week we teach you how to be the healthiest mother you can be - from fertility and preconception, to pregnancy and birth prep, through postpartum and throughout motherhood - empowering you with the natural health guidance and education you’re not getting elsewhere, so you can confidently navigate the broken system at large. The real, the raw, the un-talked about.
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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:
Timestamps:
[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 parenting
Join Ralphie for a LIVE webinar and learn scientifically proven strategies to decrease fighting in your home, Sibling Rivalry: What Helps and What Doesn't
Learn more from Ralphie on the Simply On Purpose website. You can also follow her on Instagram.
Find more from Dr. Leah:
Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram
Dr. Leah Gordon | Website
Dr. Leah Gordon | Website
Find more from Dr. Morgan:
Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram
Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website
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