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. ?letting the other child experience time with the parent, where you talk about things other than the baby
, like what his day was like, the best and worst part, or reading a book can make him feel he is not left out or forgotten,? says
bardwell. expect a little jealousy. ?even the most well-adjusted children will go through periods where they will say it is not fair they cannot go outside or be as loud as they want because of the baby,? explains bardwell. always offer positive reinforcement, and if a child acts out because of his feelings about the new baby, explore why he may be feeling that way. ?if it is a toddler, you cannot sit down and talk. they will be less understanding and more demanding, so you have to set ground rules,? says bardwell. over time, it should become accepted that the baby is not going anywhere, and some kids just take longer than others to love the new sibling, and that is okay. listen to your child. ?throwing him into the situation is a recipe for disaster, so the earlier you bring it up, the better,? says bardwell. when he knows what to expect, he may be more accepting or eager to take on his new role. ?prepare him by saying the baby takes up a lot of your time, but that does not mean that you want to spend less time with him,? she says. explain that the baby needs you, but there are things he can do to help and contribute, too. ?you have to go at the child?s pace, as some will jump right into it and want to hold and love the baby right from the beginning, and some are very unsure,? says bardwell. do not be pushy, but instead, follow the child?s lead. a sibling relationship will form eventually. celebrate your child?s individuality. ?when you go into labor, you can have a bag packed for your child with coloring books, stickers, markers, a shirt that says ?big brother,? and a little camera. it is a great diversion and something special just for him,? says bardwell. keep lines of communication open, and have a positive attitude toward the journey. she adds, ?the more you expose him and prepare, the more he will love it.? ? m a r c h 2 0 1 9 | b r p a r e n t s . c o m 2 9
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