What Japanese Parents Do When Siblings Fight | Mindful Gentle Parenting

Описание: What Japanese Parents Do When Siblings Fight | Mindful Gentle Parenting

As parents, we care deeply about our kids’ relationships. So when siblings start screaming, our internal alarm goes off. We rush in as the referee, the judge, the negotiator, trying to fix everything right now. But instead of calming the chaos, we often end up exhausted, overstimulated, and wondering:
“Shouldn’t they be best friends?”

In this video, we explore a powerful Japanese parenting concept called Mimamoru (見守る), which means “to watch and protect.”
Think of it as the art of productive non-intervention.

Instead of jumping in to solve every conflict, Japanese parents often step back, creating a safe environment while allowing kids to work things out themselves. Why? Because sibling conflict isn’t a failure… it’s a mini-lab for learning life skills.

In this video, we discuss:

00:00 Intro
01:02 Why playing “referee” is a trap
01:43 How Mimamoru helps kids build emotional regulation and empathy
04:04 How to shift from Referee → Coach without losing your cool
04:14 What to stop saying during sibling fights (and why it backfires)
04:34 Simple, calm scripts you can use instead
7:00 What to do in the real-life moments when kids truly can’t handle it on their own

Disclaimer: The information in this video is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, therapeutic, or behavioral advice. Always consult a pediatrician, therapist, or child development specialist for guidance tailored to your child.
AI-generated visuals may be used for illustrative and educational enhancement.

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