Is It Normal for Siblings to Drift Apart? What Parents Need to Know

Beyond Best Friends: The Truth About Sibling Relationships

They used to be inseparable. Now they can't be in the same room. Sound familiar? In this honest conversation, hosts Christopher Villarreal and Deb Anderson sit down with Children's Nebraska therapists Rachel Kamianowski and Kim Massara to tackle the sibling questions that keep parents up at night: Are we doing something wrong? Should we treat all our kids the same? Is it normal for siblings to drift apart?

Discover why closeness between siblings doesn't mark good parenting (and distance doesn't mean poor parenting), how developmental stages naturally shift sibling dynamics, and the surprising truth about what matters most in the long run—showing up when it counts. Whether you're parenting an only child, managing sibling rivalry, or wondering if your grown kids will ever be close again, this episode offers the permission and perspective you need.