Coffee with a Psychologist: Parenting Closely Spaced Siblings or Twins with Dana Miller, Educational Psychologist and Specialist

Alongside the benefits of having children close in age and twins, and the fascinating dynamic that develops between them,

the early years bring quite a few challenges that may push parents to their limits (fatigue, stress, constant arguments, and hidden competition).

Is there a way to do this right—or at least reduce parental feelings of guilt?

In the workshop, we will discuss how to balance between the children, when to make room for each child’s differences and uniqueness, and when, by contrast, to reinforce their similarities and sense of togetherness.

We will consider how to cope with the challenges of daily routines, sleep, eating, and more.

Most importantly: how to intervene appropriately in conflicts, anger, and arguments, and what to do about jealousy and aggression.

The workshop will take place on Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent on the day of the workshop to the email address used for registration. Please make sure your email address is correct, and note that the link may sometimes arrive in the spam folder.

Please note: the workshop will be held in a small group to enable mutual and collaborative discussion. Please find a quiet place where you can participate actively.

Led by Dana Miller, a specialist educational psychologist from the Educational Psychological Service.