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Short repair rituals for everyday friction.

8 July 2026BehaviourTiny Steps

When siblings need a tiny truce

Short repair rituals for everyday friction.

Sibling tension is ordinary. Tiny Steps tips toward repair, not winners: sit at eye level, name the feeling in one word, then offer a shared job (put away toys, pass a cloth).

You do not have to solve every quarrel. Modelling calm is enough for many moments.

Seek extra support from Plunket, your GP, or local parenting support if conflict feels unsafe or constant.

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Tiny Steps programme team

Part of the Vector Group Charitable Trust Resilience Programme. Educational content for whānau in Aotearoa — not medical advice.

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