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Sibling Rivalry

It’s normal for brothers and sisters to have feelings of jealousy and competition. While we can ignore minor disagreements, parents need to intervene if one child is hurting another.  Respect each child’s need for privacy and understand that not every prized possession needs to be shared.  Help siblings find activities they can do away from each other, but also praise them when they are getting along well.  Most importantly, create time for each child to be alone with you.

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Five ACT Program clients in Brunswick trade their labor on a Wiscasset organic farm for shares of the vegetables they grow. One client, Jason S., shows up to garden every Friday afternoon, rain or shine. The others come when their lives and their mental illness allow them to participate, sai...

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