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Helping siblings adjust to a new baby

Welcoming a new baby is a huge change for an older child. A little preparation, plenty of reassurance, and small moments of one-on-one time help siblings adjust.

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Prepare them beforehand

Talking simply and warmly about the new baby before the birth helps an older child know what to expect. Looking at their own baby photos, reading stories about…

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Protect one-on-one time

Amid the demands of a newborn, small pockets of undivided attention for your older child are precious. Even ten focused minutes of reading, playing, or simply…

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Let them help

Most older children love feeling useful. Small jobs like fetching a nappy, choosing the baby's outfit, or singing to the baby give them a proud role in the fam…

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Welcome the big feelings

It is normal for an older child to act younger for a while, to test boundaries, or to say they do not like the baby. Rather than scolding these feelings, ackno…

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Give it time

Adjusting to a sibling is a process that unfolds over weeks and months, not days. There will be sweet moments and wobbly ones. With patience, reassurance, and…

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