A friend of mine is the mother of two sweet kids, a nine-year-old boy and an eight-year-old girl. Several years ago she was driving with the kids in the back seat when all of sudden she heard her daughter whisper to her son, “I want to punch you RIGHT IN THE FACE.”

Sibling rivalry is very real. Teaching your children to love their brothers and sisters is important to having well-rounded children and a happy home. Looking for ways to cultivate this love can be hard, but it’s possible. You have a big influence. Here are 7 ways to help your children love each other.