SMSKPC are offering this FREE Wellness Webinar of 2026: Siblings Matter, Too!
Sibling Relationships as a Window into Children’s Social Development. Presented by Dr. Ryan Persram
Friday, January 23
12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
9:00am – 10:00am PST
10:00am – 11:00am MST
11:00am – 12:00pm CST
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/WN_cpuzbJuZRlWkujz96wsioQ…
We have long recognized that siblings represent children’s first playmates and friends. However, the impact of our relationships with our siblings is often overlooked in favour of parent-child relationships, peer relationships, and friendships. Although parents, peers, and friends each play critical roles in young peoples’ lives, the sibling relationship represents one of the more enduring and affective intense bonds for children and teens. A particular issue that occurs most commonly between siblings is that of conflict.
In this webinar, we will discuss: what sibling conflict looks like during childhood and adolescence, how aggression is often conflated with conflict between siblings, and how to recognize, become involved, and support young people’s conflict resolution skills, which will support their social development and overall mental health.
About Dr. Ryan Persram
Dr. Ryan Persram is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University, specialising in developmental psychology with a focus on sibling and peer relationships and their role in mental health and well-being. He holds a PhD and MA from Concordia University and completed postdoctoral fellowships at McGill University and Queen’s University.
Dr. Persram has received prestigious funding from SSHRC and FRQSC, has published extensively in leading journals, and contributes to the field as a consulting editor and research partner with national networks, such as PREVNet. His research and teaching emphasize applying psychological science to promote positive developmental outcomes across childhood and adolescence.
