Tips to be better siblings...

Siblings…

Sometimes they’re you’re best friends, and other times, they can be your worst enemies. Hopefully they’re you’re best friend most of the time, but let’s face it, all siblings argue.

Maybe you’re an older sibling, who wants your younger siblings to get out of your stuff. Maybe you’re a younger sibling who wants your older sibling to stop treating you like you’re a baby.  Whoever you are, if you have siblings, maybe this post can help you.

These are some things that can help you be a better sibling:

1)      Pray- Pray for your siblings and with your siblings. Pray for yourself, regarding your siblings. When you’re feeling extra annoyed because of them, pray that God would change your heart about them. Ask God to show them to you, the way that He sees them. It really does help.

2)      Listen to them. Ask them how their day was…communicate!:)

3)      Help them. If you notice that there’s something they’re sad about, or struggling with, ask them how you can help.

4)      Encourage them…be their biggest cheerleader!

5)      Show them you love them! Give them hugs!

6)      Respect their space…If you don’t want them in your room while you’re out of the house, don’t be in their room while they’re out of the house.

I also have some tips on how to be better a better older sibling, and a better younger sibling.

How to Be a Better Older Sibling

1)      Encourage your younger siblings…They really do want your approval!

2)      Try not to get too annoyed. If they’re getting into your stuff, try not to get too upset about it. Younger siblings want to be like their older siblings, so chances are, they’re trying to be more like you!

3)      Speak kindly of them, don’t go around talking about how they’re so annoying etc. That produces a lot of negativity. Speak positively of them.

4)      Speak positively towards them. Use kind words, and give them compliments. Don’t say things that will make them feel insecure. They look up to you, and your words carry further than you know.

5)      Just love on them. Don’t let your pride get in the way…Just tell them you love them and prove it by doing things for them.

6)      Spend time with them. My little sisters love it when I invite them into my room on a Friday night just to watch a movie together.

7)      Fellowship together. Read your Bibles together…give them advice!

How to Be a Better Younger Sibling

1)      If your older sibling is upset about something, see if you can help encourage them. Make them laugh or something…to get their mind off of a problem they’re facing.

2)      If you know some of their friends, and you talk to them, try not to have your sibling be the topic of conversation. Unless you’re making them sound cool. But be careful; don’t tell them anything that you know they wouldn’t want other people to know about them.

3)      I know this sounds so weird, but it’s true. Try not to be embarrassing in public. You can have fun together at home, but if it’s something that other people would find weird, don’t bring it up in public.

4)      Respect their stuff. This is a biggie! I’m an older sister, and my sisters always get into my things without asking! It really gets on my nerves. Just ask before you take their things, and when you’re done using them, give them back in the same condition it was in before they let you borrow it.

5)      If your older sibling says something that hurts your feelings, don’t take it to heart. Sometimes they’re just upset, or angry. That’s not an excuse, but try not to be too hurt by the things you say. Because, deep down, they really do love you!

I hope some of this helped you! If you have more tips that you think I should add, contact me!