The Soccer Mom Blog logo

The Soccer Mom Blog

  • Family
    • Easy DIY & Craft Ideas
    • For The Home
    • Holiday Fun for Families
    • Houston Events for Kids & Family
    • Parenting Tips
    • Saving Money
    • Travel
  • Food
  • For Moms
    • Beauty Tips for Moms
    • Fitness & Healthy Lifestyle
    • Motherhood
    • Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Kids Activities
    • Kids Activities and Crafts
    • How to Make Slime
    • Edible Slime
    • All Slime Recipes
  • Start a Blog
  • Work With Me
  • About
    • About Me
    • What’s New
  • SHOP
  • Privacy
Home » Family » Parenting Tips » Sibling Age Gap: 3 Ways to Build a Bond When They’re Years Apart

August 23, 2016 · Updated February 9, 2019 · 2 Comments

Sibling Age Gap: 3 Ways to Build a Bond When They’re Years Apart

Parenting Tips

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BOSEbuild for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

My daughters are 6 years apart, and at first I worried that they wouldn’t be close because of their age difference.

However, as soon as my youngest daughter started walking and talking, they were able to actually play with each other. These girls have been pretty much inseparable since!

I love watching them laugh, snuggle, create and imagine together. Of course there are the occasional sisterly squabbles, but they are truly best friends. The sibling age gap didn’t turn out to be the issue I expected.

My daughters are 6 years apart, and I worried they wouldn't be close. However they've developed an unbreakable bond, despite the sibling age gap! Here's how

Here are some of the ways to build a strong bond when there’s a sibling age gap:

Prioritize the Family

When you place an importance on the family unit, siblings will naturally feel a loyalty towards each other. Shared experiences are a fundamental way to develop a strong bond and create years worth of memories to relive together!

Some of the ways we emphasize our family:

  • Eat family dinner together every night.
  • Designate a “family day” once a week where we all do something together, whether it’s letting loose at the playground or visiting the zoo.
  • A group hug before bedtime

Give each child one-on-one time

It might seem counterintuitive at first to encourage kids to spend time away from each other. However, no matter how much we love someone, there are times we need a break!

Spending special time alone with each child will reaffirm that they are important to you as an individual. It can also help deter resentment towards their sibling(s).

Find activities they can do together

Depending on the size of the sibling age gap, these activities might look different for your family than ours. However, one thing that is universal no matter a person’s age is music.

My daughters love to sing and dance to their favorite tunes, which we call our family “jams.” These are songs that the whole family can enjoy together.

How kids can share their love of music:

  • Create a family playlist with tracks that everyone can enjoy. These don’t necessarily have to be “kid songs” — we love cheesy 80’s music because so many selections are upbeat, family-friendly, and are nostalgic for Mom & Dad.
  • Dance parties! Almost every day we will take a few minutes to let loose and boogie. Dancing is a mood-booster and great exercise. I also play music when we do chores, which makes the time fly by!
  • A speaker just for the kids, that they can keep in their room and play their special jams. The BOSEbuild Speaker Cube is the perfect way for our girls to share their love of music with a speaker to call their very own.

My daughters are 6 years apart, and I worried they wouldn't be close. However they've developed an unbreakable bond, despite the sibling age gap! Here's how

The BOSEBuild Speaker Cube is a bluetooth speaker with BOSE-quality sound that kids get to build themselves. Kids even get to customize their finished cube with lights and silhouette covers. How cool is that?!

My oldest daughter (8) was able to easily follow the instructions on the free mobile app and put together the speaker cube. She barely needed any assistance from Mom! There are even mini-games throughout the process that allow kids to explore how sound is made.

My youngest daughter watched in awe, every now and then offering her very enthusiastic approval: “That’s amazing!”

My daughters are 6 years apart, and I worried they wouldn't be close. However they've developed an unbreakable bond, despite the sibling age gap! Here's how

Your kids can have a blast with the “Build-it-yourself” BOSEbuild Speaker Cube too! Pre-order at https://build.bose.com for $149 (suggested age is 8+) — it’s perfect for holiday wish lists!

With the BOSEbuild Speaker Cube, your kids will build more than just a speaker, they’ll build strong brains and strong bonds too! How do you encourage your kids to discover the world around them? I’d love to hear in the comments!

Visit Sponsors Site

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Latest posts by Stacey aka the Soccer Mom (see all)
  • Cinderella Cooler Mocktail - May 19, 2022
  • How to Get Rid of Cradle Cap - May 19, 2022
  • Watermelon Margarita Jello Shots - May 17, 2022

Share this post:

274 shares
  • Share16
  • Tweet
  • Email
Previous Post: « Cauliflower Nuggets (Dairy Free & Gluten Free)
Next Post: Blogging Etiquette: What ALL Bloggers Need to Know »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. lissa crane says

    August 24, 2016 at 8:39 am

    These are great ideas! My kiddo’s are also several years apart and these are helpful tips!

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      August 24, 2016 at 11:43 am

      Glad you liked them! Thanks for reading 🙂

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar


Hi there, my name is Stacey and I'm so glad you're here! I created this site to be a positive resource for moms and families. If it's your first time, I recommend that you click HERE to see what The Soccer Mom Blog is all about!
email facebook Pinterest Instagram twitter

Search the Blog:

Footer

Posts You Might Like

  • homemade ant killer
  • edible slime
  • how to make slime with contact solution
  • hair tourniquet

Popular Posts

  • Air Fryer Fried Ice Cream
  • Laying with Your Kids at Night is Not a Bad Habit
  • Crown Peach Jello Shots
  • Campfire Cocktail

The Soccer Mom Blog

  • About Me
  • Work With Me
  • Shop
  • Disclosure

The Soccer Mom Blog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Love the fonts you see? I found some of them here and you can too!

Copyright © 2022 · The Soccer Mom Blog · Design by Monique B Designs

274 shares