Kids fight. Hurt feelings linger. What’s a parent to do?

Teach forgiveness. (It really works!)
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By teaching squabbling siblings how to forgive each other, experts say, you’re giving them a valuable skill and strengthening their bond later in life.

贬别谤别鈥檚 how to teach kids to say “I’m sorry” 鈥� and mean it.

Forgiveness: it’s good for the forgiver.

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