Faber and Mazlish Parenting Workshops 

Six-Workshops for Parents

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Helping siblings grow together with more understanding, cooperation, and connection.

Inspired by the work of Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, this six-workshop series invites parents to explore practical ways to navigate sibling rivalry and create a more peaceful family environment.

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Arguments, jealousy, competition, and complaints about fairness are common parts of family life. But how we respond to these moments can make a difference in how children understand their feelings, relate to one another, and find their place within the family.

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Through reflection, discussion, and practical tools, we will explore how to move beyond everyday conflicts and support stronger sibling relationships.

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What will we explore together?

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Workshop 1 — Understanding Sibling Rivalry

Discover why siblings compete, argue, and seek their parents' attention. Explore the feelings behind sibling conflicts and how our responses can influence family dynamics.

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Workshop 2 — Helping Children with Their Feelings

Learn how to listen with empathy, acknowledge difficult emotions, and help children feel understood—even when they express jealousy, anger, or resentment toward a sibling.

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Workshop 3 — Freeing Children from Roles and Comparisons

Explore how comparisons, labels, and family expectations can affect children's relationships. Discover ways to recognize each child as a unique individual, without placing them in competition with one another.

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Workshop 4 — Encouraging Cooperation Instead of Competition

Discover practical ways to respond to disagreements, reduce blame, and help children find solutions together. Learn how to guide conflicts without automatically taking sides.

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Workshop 5 — Treating Children Fairly, Not Identically

Explore children's perceptions of fairness, favoritism, and parental attention. Discover how to acknowledge each child's individual needs while helping every child feel valued and important.

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Workshop 6 — Managing Conflict and Building Connection

Bring together the ideas and tools explored throughout the series. Learn how to respond to conflict with greater confidence, establish healthy boundaries, encourage responsibility, and support children in repairing their relationships.

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What can you expect from the workshops?

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Throughout the six sessions, you will have opportunities to:

• Better understand the emotions and needs behind sibling rivalry.

• Discover practical ways to communicate with your children.

• Explore everyday family situations in a supportive environment.

• Reflect on your own responses to sibling conflict.

• Develop strategies that you can put into practice at home.

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The workshops combine discussion, reflection, and practical exercises. There is no expectation to be a perfect parent—only an opportunity to learn, experiment, and discover what works for your family.

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Who are these workshops for?

These workshops are for parents and caregivers who want to better understand sibling relationships, whether their children argue frequently, struggle with jealousy, compete for attention, or simply need support in learning to live together more harmoniously.

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You do not need to wait until conflicts become overwhelming to benefit. The workshops offer an opportunity to build skills and understanding that can support family relationships over time.

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A different way forward

The goal is not to eliminate every disagreement or make siblings get along all the time.

It is to create an environment where children can express their feelings, feel valued for who they are, learn to navigate disagreements, and develop greater respect for one another.

Join us for six workshops dedicated to understanding our children, strengthening our parenting skills, and nurturing more peaceful sibling relationships.