Sibling Love – Biological or Adopted, This Offers a Few Easy Steps to Ensure An Attitude of Allegiance Among Siblings

Adopting an attitude of allegiance

Denalee Chapman June 20, 2014

“Blood is thicker than water” may be a true statement, but in our family, blood has nothing to do with it. Allegiance to family, especially when it comes to siblings, is blind to blood. Adopted or biological, our children’s bond began the day each child joined our family. And although there was no shortage of typical rivalry, there was also no shortage of love.

Raised as Twins
1. Raised as Twins

These two grew up sharing everything--not because we made them share, but because they never really knew life without each other.

Separated by Years, Joined by Interest
2. Separated by Years, Joined by Interest

Though 10 years different in age, our boys shared similar interests. As parents, we were intentional about creating moments of shared interests to help solidify bonding.

Open Affection
3. Open Affection

Whether kisses or tickles, wrestling or hugging, we believe showing affection solidifies allegiance to each other.

All For One! One For All!
4. All For One! One For All!

There's nothing quite so gratifying as a noisy home filled with laughter and playful banter. Laughing is contagious. When one had the giggles, they all seemed to join in.

Soaring
5. Soaring

We believe that when siblings accomplish hard things together, their relationship grows and strengthens.

Better with Age
6. Better with Age

There's no end to positive, relationship-building experiences out there. For us, the key has been variety. Whether easy or hard, work or play, when done together, there is a shared feeling of accomplishment. And the reward is allegiance and love.

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Denalee Chapman

Denalee is an adoptive mother, a motivational speaker, a writer, and a lover of life. She and her husband have adventured through the hills and valleys of life to find that the highest highs and the lowest lows are equally fulfilling. Book Denalee to speak to your group, or find Denalee's writings, including her books on her website at DenaleeChapman.com.



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