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CNA
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
I no longer step in to stop my kids from fighting. Here's why a bit of sibling conflict is OK
One of my favourite scenes from the TV series Peaky Blinders is the part where Cillian Murphy's character, Thomas "Tommy" Shelby, gathers his gang members and lectures them on all the ways they are not to misbehave on the day of his wedding. He points at each one and yells, "No fighting, no ****ing fighting, no fighting – NO ****ING FIGHTING!" before shoving a passing waiter and storming off in a huff. As a parent of five kids, I know exactly how Tommy felt in that moment. Anyone who has grown up with siblings knows that their unofficial job is to irritate you. Responsibilities of the role include taking your belongings without asking, hogging the toilet when you need it, and getting you in trouble just for fun. Over the past 17 years, I've lost count of how many times I've said "no fighting" to my children Hayley, Theo, Finn, Kirsten and Truett. Some of the gems I've heard in response include: "Finn always gets to push the elevator buttons, it's my turn to do it!" "Theo is copying me, make him stop!" (With Theo promptly echoing, "Theo's copying me, make him stop!") And the most ludicrous one: "He's breathing near me, tell him to stop." As the middle of three children, I grew up in a whirlwind of sibling rivalry – from fights in the car over who would get the front seat to being tattled on for skipping homework. Now, as a parent, while I wish my children could get along all the time, I've realised that saying "no fighting" isn't realistic. So now, instead of trying to play referee every time, I've chosen a new tactic to help them figure out how to deal with conflict: To take a step back. Sounds counterintuitive? Hear me out. FIGURING OUT WHAT'S FAIR For any group of people living under the same roof, being in such close quarters for long periods makes it difficult not to step on each other's toes, sometimes literally. Having grown up with an older brother and a younger sister, I know how hard it is not to compare everything. Maybe that's why the most common phrase my kids say when they fight is, "That's not fair!" Sometimes, figuring out what's fair can be tricky, especially when one child feels they are not getting the same privileges as another sibling, or when one sibling gets to play with a toy before the others do. In our house, the kids are allowed an hour of screen time each on weekends. The rule is that if they cannot agree on who goes first, nobody gets to use it at all. To sort this out, my kids usually play a game of "rock, paper, scissors" to decide who gets the first go. My youngest child, nine-year-old Hayley, often loses at this and has to wait till the last turn. One day, after yet another losing streak, Hayley protested: "It's not fair! If I didn't have so many siblings, I wouldn't have to wait for four hours." Later that night, I asked her if she really did wish she had no siblings. She stayed silent for a long time, clearly weighing the perks of being an only child. "I don't know, it would be nice," she finally said. "But then no one would play with me, and I think I like having three brothers and one sister more." I was relieved my rhetorical question didn't backfire, but I also appreciated her honesty. As parents, we try our best to create a sense of fairness, even while knowing that true fairness is nearly impossible – at least not in the way kids perceive it. When there are multiple children and limited resources, what often matters more than fairness is understanding, patience and compromise. LETTING THEM WORK THINGS OUT What complicates harmony at home, ironically, is the closeness we share. The deeper the bond, the more likely there is to be conflict. My two younger boys, Finn and Theo, are probably the closest among my kids – now 13 and 11, they have been sharing a bed since they were four and two years old. Their relationship is borderline tumultuous, with them roasting each other and squabbling over everything. Once, Theo was upset when Finn killed his character in the video game Roblox. Indignant, Finn said, "That's how the game works. You're supposed to fight each other!" After some hurt feelings and tears, Finn apologised to Theo: "I'm sorry I killed you in Roblox. Don't be upset anymore, I can't go to sleep without you next to me." With that, they made up and became best friends again. So now, instead of preventing disagreements, we let them happen. And we let the kids attempt to fix it on their own as long as they follow these ground rules: No physical fighting. Physical altercations get immediately red-carded and result in a withdrawal of screen time privileges for up to a week No screaming because nobody understands what you're saying when you're hysterical. It's okay to take a time-out to calm down, but conflicts need to be resolved and can't be left to fester. WHAT DO THE KIDS GAIN FROM THIS? Letting kids work out a compromise on their own allows them to practise conflict resolution skills, which they'll carry with them in other relationships and interactions as they grow up. I have seen my children improve over the years – they have gotten better at expressing their feelings and negotiating with each other for a win-win outcome because they know that this is the best way to get what they want. With every disagreement, they also learn a little bit more about each other. For instance, Theo is deeply familiar with Finn's triggers and often comments – surprisingly insightfully – how 30 minutes of alone time is the best way to calm him down. In return, Finn will offer to fetch his brother snacks when he's "in rage mode". Hayley's learning to wait her turn, and her siblings sometimes let her go first, even when they win at rock, paper, scissors. Their fights are also opportunities to teach them the importance of treating others with kindness and patience. Ultimately, that's what all this is for – not just to keep the peace now but also to help them build a relationship that lasts beyond their childhoods. The bond that siblings share is something special. Our siblings see us at our best and our worst. They're the ones with whom we share not just space, possessions and conversations, but also the singular, sometimes complicated experience of being raised by the same imperfect parents. Most of all, I hope that when my kids grow up, they'll have a bond forged not in the absence of conflict, but because of it – one that's messy, maddening but all the more stronger for it.
Daily Mirror
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Peaky Blinders boss lifts lid on ‘incredible' show revealing unseen side to Tommy Shelby
Reach Screen Time spoke exclusively to Steven Knight about the Peaky Blinders universe Fans of Peaky Blinders, desperate to fill the hole left by the BBC Birmingham gangster series, can now get a little fix of the Shelby family, ahead of the forthcoming Netflix film. Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby is coming the legendary Sadler's Wells Theatre this month after the 2022 ballet production's successful UK and European tours. In an exclusive interview with Reach Screen Time, Peaky Blinders creator and now James Bond screenwriter Steven Knight shared details from the stage show, including teasing a different side to Tommy Shelby (played by Cillian Murphy in the BBC series) and how the story fitted it into the TV drama. The stage show charts the ill-fate romance between Tommy and his wife Grace Burgess (Annabelle Wallis). Knight said: 'I know that the people that love Peaky love that story, and it felt to me that a love story, a romance like that and the romance that comes with what happens, I felt all of that would translate into music, first of all, but also into dance. READ MORE: 'With Peaky, music has always been very important to the show. And also people move in a particular way, it's quite stylised, the way people dress, the way they act, just made me think it's a few short steps toward dance. And so that's why I wanted to do this.' Reflecting on audiences seeing a new facet to the Brummie don, Knight explained: 'It's a deeper version. I think what we get is inside insights into Tommy Shelby's heart that you don't get on the TV show. Because by his nature Tommy Shelby is a person who doesn't show his emotions. He doesn't let people in. 'But in this, we're alone with him for quite a while and before the wedding we see how in love he is, and then after Grace's death we join him on a journey towards redemption. 'He goes through his grief and then discovers a connection with her again. So, it's a much more intimate portrayal of who Tommy Shelby is.' So has Peaky Blinders' leading man and Oscar winner Murphy watched The Redemption of Thomas Shelby? Knight admitted he wasn't certain if the actor had got around to seeing the show as yet, but said the ballet 'definitely got his blessing', particularly because of Murphy's love of music. Teasing the music and artists featuring in The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, Knight said: 'We've got a fantastic score, fantastic needle drops. We've got [the Peaky Blinders' theme tune] Red Right Hand in there, so yeah, it's right up [Murphy's] street.' The collaboration between Knight and dance troupe Rambert came about after the company was enlisted to choreograph a Swan Lake sequence in a previous season of Peaky Blinders. Working with Rambert's artistic director Benoit Swan Pouffer, Knight put devised the story while the dance expert put together the choreography.
Irish Independent
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Fans offered first look at Cillian Murphy in new Netflix film ‘Steve'
The film, which is a reimagining of the bestselling book by Max Porter, Shy, follows headteacher Steve and his students at a last-chance reform school 'amidst a world that has forsaken them' as he fights to keep the doors open while facing his own struggles. The movie will release in select cinemas and on the streaming service on October 3. Young actor Jay Lycurgo plays Shy, a troubled teen 'caught between his past and what lies ahead' while stars like Tracey Ullman, Top Boy star Simbi Ajikawo and Small Things Like These actor Emily Watson join Murphy on screen. The Netflix film is being directed by Tim Mielants, while author Max Porter has also written and executive produced the project. Murphy is also among the producers billed on the film alongside Alan Moloney and Tina Pawlik, while the music is written by Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow. The Cork-born actor is also set to return for the Netflix film Peaky Blinders, the series he starred in as Tommy Shelby. An auction of original costumes from BBC TV series Peaky Blinders, including a suit worn by actor Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby in the show's final scenes, has raised £19,000 (over €22,200) for charity. The 48-year-old Cork actor wore the period-style grey three-piece suit in the final episode of the sixth series. The highest price of £3,000 (€3,500) was fetched by a three-piece woollen suit, also worn by Murphy as Tommy Shelby, which comes with a label reading 'Tommy suit C'. Across six series, Peaky Blinders tackled the rise of fascism, Irish republican politics, and communist activities through the period following the First World War, along with Shelby's political ambitions. The sequel movie written by the show's creator and screenwriter Steven Knight is due for release this autumn.
Daily Mirror
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Visit West Midlands attraction crowned best tourist spot in UK
The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley has been named the best tourist attraction in the UK, beating out the likes of Alton Towers, Warwick Castle and Blenheim Palace A rising star has emerged from the West Midlands, recently crowned as the nation's top tourist attraction, outshining theme parks, castles and Royal residences. Every year, VisitEngland hosts its esteemed Awards for Excellence, honouring the crème de la crème of English tourism. One of the most sought-after awards is Large Visitor Attraction of the Year - and this year, the accolade has been awarded to an unexpected winner: The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley. Spanning 29 acres, this open-air museum brings 250 years of industrial history in the region to life, offering a raw and immersive glimpse into the soot, steam and steel that shaped modern Britain. Visitors can amble along cobbled streets, pop into reconstructed pubs and shops, and engage with costumed characters from every era of the Black Country's colourful past. If you've ever pondered exactly where the Black Country is, it's the part of the West Midlands that fuelled the Industrial Revolution - all furnaces, foundries and famously robust accents. The museum recently finished a £30 million redevelopment, its most ambitious project since 1978. The updates extend the historical journey to include the 1940s through the 1960s, showcasing postwar culture, vintage technology, and evolving social attitudes, reports the Express. There's even a coal mine to explore - and what some argue to be the best fish and chips in the region. Peaky Blinders enthusiasts will instantly recognise this spot - it's a prime filming location for the hit series, inviting you to pop on a flat cap and embrace your inner Tommy Shelby. The attraction boasts an impressive 4.4-star rating on Tripadvisor, based on over 6,000 reviews. Lilith G shared: "Beautiful place. All the actors had so much information to offer. The guy in the hardware store even had a four candels/fork handles joke ready." Choxbird reported: "I spent a few hours here on a recent visit ... Its an excellent museum with lots to see as you walk round ... I even did the 30 min tour down the mine which was very informative .. There are old buses and trams to ride around on too ... A good day out." Meanwhile, Angela recalled: "We have had a fantastic day out. While the price has increased since the last time we visited it has definitely been worth it. So much has changed and been added." Merely a stone's throw from Birmingham, with the bonus of free returns during the day included in your entry fee, visitors commonly allocate about five hours to take in all that's up for grabs. Not just a journey through history, but also a treat for seafood lovers—Dudley's Black Country Living Museum is making waves in tourism.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
What restaurants are open on Memorial Day 2025? McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and more
With Memorial Day coming up this Monday, May 26, many people may be wondering where they can grab a quick meal or a coffee on the holiday. The good news is that most fast food and sit-down restaurants will be open to serve customers, while banks and post offices will remain closed in observance of the federal holiday. Also Read: Should flags be at half-staff on Memorial day? Here's the answer The food chain confirmed to USA Today, most of the McDonald's locations will remain open in the US. However, the hours may vary by location. Both Starbucks and Dunkin will be serving their customers their favourite coffee orders on Memorial Day in the US. However, the hours may vary by location for both chains. The specific hours for Starbucks and Dunkin can be checked via their respective apps. A spokesperson for the food chain confirmed to USA Today that Chick-fil-A will remain open on Memorial Day. It is advised to check for specific hours with the local outlet. Chipotle will remain open during regular hours on Memorial Day this year. Most Wendy's locations will be open on Memorial Day, May 26, according to the company. However, hours may vary, so it's a good idea to check with your local restaurant for their specific holiday schedule. Also Read: Peaky Blinders charity auction raises $25,700; Tommy Shelby suit fetches record price Burger King: Open, but hours vary by location. Check with your local restaurant or use the Burger King app. Cracker Barrel: Open with regular hours. IHOP: Open on Memorial Day. Hours differ by location, so check ahead. Subway: Open, but hours depend on individual franchise owners. Customers should contact their local store for details.
