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Let’s Read & Learn Together: Siblings Without Rivalry

I recently asked the Childhood 101 Facebook community if there was anyone interested in an online, virtual book club, reading together Siblings Without Rivalry by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish (published by W.W. Norton & Co, 2012). Thanks to the positive response I have ordered my copy and would like to invite all of you to join us.

The plan is to ‘meet’ back her one May 2, having read the first two sections of the book – Brothers and Sisters, Past and Present & Not Till the Bad Feelings Come Out.

Come prepared to share your impressions of these two sections. You might like to think about;

  • One idea, tip or story that really spoke to you or that you took away as a valuable insight
  • A question that you have in response to what you have read
  • A favourite passage from the book
  • A story of your own related to the themes of one (or both) of these sections.

If you are interested, please leave a comment below letting me know that you will be reading along. If you are on Facebook, you might also like to check that you are subscribed to Childhood 101 page notifications as I will be posting regular reminders to stay in touch as we read together. To guarantee that you receive notifications,  just hover your cursor over the ‘Like’ button and choose ‘Get Notifications’ from the drop down menu.

I hope you’ll join us.



Christie Burnett is an early childhood teacher, presenter, writer and the editor of Childhood 101. More importantly, she is a Mum who believes wholeheartedly in the value of children learning through play, the importance of quality early education, and the togetherness of family.

Read more of Christie's adventures at https://childhood101.com.

Read the comments or scroll down to add your own:

  3. Emma Lugg says

    April 11, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Ordered mine the day after you first asked after too many months of bouncing in and out of the cart. Thanks for not only the motivation to actually buy it but also the chance to read it with others. X

    • Christie Burnett says

      May 1, 2013 at 6:48 PM

      Hope this gave your the incentive to pick it up, Belinda :) I am putting my thoughts together for tomorrow's virtual 'meeting,' hope you'll be by to share your impressions :)

  8. Shannon says

    April 12, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    I read this book a few months ago. I would love to follow along with you guys and go through it again.

    • Christie Burnett says

      May 1, 2013 at 6:54 PM

      I am interested to hear your thoughts, Shannon, especially if and how your first reading made a difference to your parenting :) The first bookclub 'meeting' will be up tomorrow, hope you have a chance to pop by.

    • Christie Burnett says

      May 1, 2013 at 6:55 PM

      Great to hear you'll be joining us, Lindsey. I am just putting my own thoughts together for tomorrow's first bookclub 'meeting.' Hope you'll pop by.

  12. Meegan says

    April 14, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Yep, sounds great. I've been wanting to read their first book so this is a great excuse to grab both.

    • Christie Burnett says

      May 1, 2013 at 7:00 PM

      Hi Meegan, did you manage to grab a copy? I am just preparing for the first bookclub 'meeting' tomorrow, hope you'll pop by to share your thoughts :)

  14. Jess says

    April 18, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    My book arrived :-) I read the first two chapters last night - can't wait to hear what everyone else thought of it.

  16. Amber K says

    April 27, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    I am reading along! I have read it before but it is a book that can be easily re-read when sibling issues flare up again ;) Thanks for setting this book club up!

    • Christie Burnett says

      May 1, 2013 at 7:07 PM

      I look forward to hearing your perspective, Amber, especially as someone who has read the book before :) First 'meeting' will be up on the blog tomorrow.

  20. Taylor says

    May 16, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I just got the book today. I'm late for the first session, but will be ready for the 2nd session! So excited! Can't wait to see what other books you choose, too!

  21. Katy says

    May 19, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    I'd love to be included in this study. This is one of the first parenting books I bought and it has been sitting on the shelf for years. Now that my children are 5 and 6, I am wishing I'd have read it sooner.

    • Christie Burnett says

      May 19, 2013 at 11:39 AM

      We would love to have your input, Katy. You can find some observations on the first two sections here -https://childhood101.com/2013/05/virtual-book-club-101-siblings-without-rivalry-sections-1-2/ and we will be 'meeting' to discuss sections three and four this coming Thursday :)

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