04/04/2025
Sibling tips for Parents & Fun Ways to Celebrate
Siblings—they can be best friends one minute and arguing over the last slice of pizza the next! But at the end of the day, they share a special bond that lasts a lifetime. As parents, helping your kids build a strong relationship can set them up for a lifetime of friendship, support, and fun memories.
To celebrate National Siblings Day, we’re sharing some fun facts about famous siblings, practical tips on raising happy, harmonious siblings, and how Barracudas can help make family life a little easier (and more affordable!).
Famous Siblings Who Made History
From sports stars to literary legends, siblings have worked together (and sometimes against each other!) to achieve incredible things. Here are some famous sibling duos:
🏆 Venus & Serena Williams – These tennis superstars have dominated the sport for decades, winning multiple Grand Slam titles. Their sibling rivalry has pushed them to be the best while still supporting each other.
📚 The Brontë Sisters – Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë gave us literary classics like Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. Imagine the bedtime stories in their house!
✈️ The Wright Brothers – Orville and Wilbur Wright worked together to invent the first successful airplane. Proof that teamwork (even among siblings) can lead to amazing things!
🎨 The Grimm Brothers – Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm collected and published fairy tales like Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and Snow White, shaping childhoods for generations.
🎬 The Russo Brothers – Anthony and Joe Russo are the powerhouse directors behind some of the biggest Marvel movies, including Avengers: Endgame and Infinity War.
Pretty inspiring, right? Now, let’s talk about how you can help your own little dream team get along and thrive.
Tips for Raising Happy, Harmonious Siblings
Siblings won’t always get along perfectly (that’s just reality), but there are plenty of ways to encourage a loving and supportive relationship.
Less Fighting, More Fun
- Set clear rules – Make sure everyone knows the household rules about respect, sharing, and problem-solving
- Teach conflict resolution – Instead of stepping in every time, help them learn how to compromise and talk things out
- Give them space – Siblings need time apart, too! Let them have their own personal activities and downtime
Encourage Sharing (Without the Meltdowns!)
- Use a timer – For younger kids, taking turns with a timer can help avoid “it’s my turn!” battles
- Praise good sharing – When they share nicely, let them know you noticed. Positive reinforcement works wonders!
Let Them Have Their Own Interests
- Avoid comparisons – Every child is different, and that’s a good thing! Celebrate their unique talents instead of comparing them
- Encourage individuality – Just because one child loves football doesn’t mean the other has to. Let them explore their own passions
Help Them Bond
- Plan sibling “dates” – Encourage your kids to spend time together doing something fun, like a movie night or baking cakes
- Create family traditions – Whether it’s a weekly game night or an annual camping trip, shared experiences build strong sibling connections
How Barracudas Makes Family Life Easier
We know juggling school holidays, childcare, and keeping kids entertained can be tricky. That’s why Barracudas is here to help! The great thing about our camps is that we provide fun activities for 4 1/2 to 14 year olds, so whether their close in age, or there's more of gap, you can drop them off at the same place, at the same time making your day far less stressful. Not only that, but we offer an unrivalled range of activities and a choice for every session. This means that whatever their interests, they'll be sure to love their day at camp.
The icing on the cake is we offer great discounts to make things even better for families.
🎉 Sibling Discount – Booking for two or more children? You’ll get £3 off per child, per day when booking 10+ individual days (excluding full-week bookings). Just use code SIBLING10 at checkout.
👫 Bring a Friend! – Our discounts apply if you book for a friend, too! So if your child wants a buddy to join, you can still save when you add them to the same booking.
At Barracudas, we’re all about making school holidays fun, active, and stress-free for parents. So whether your child is coming with a sibling, a friend, or solo, we’ve got them covered with loads of exciting activities. Just see your local camp page for more details on our Sibling Discount.
Happy National Siblings Day!
Take some time today to celebrate the amazing bond between siblings—whether it’s with a special activity, a heartfelt chat, or just letting them know how lucky they are to have each other (even if they don’t always believe it!).
And if you want to make school holidays easier while giving your kids an amazing experience, take a look at our camps.
😊 Here’s to happy siblings and stress-free holidays! 🎉