Adapting to a New Sibling
It's no secret that it's
sometimes hard to adapt to a new sibling, especially when your other children
are younger. Consider the following three tips when helping your kids get to
know their new brother or sister. The process may be easier than you think!
Stay Consistent
Of course, you can’t expect a newborn to follow the
same rules that you put in place for your other children. Still, it's best to
treat your kids equally whenever possible.
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Keep Old Routines Around
When a new sibling comes into the household, your
older children may be worried that their lives aren’t going to be the same. Try
to keep as many of your family routines the same as you can.
If your family usually eats together at the dinner
table or gets up early to watch cartoons on Saturday morning, keep up the
tradition once the new baby arrives. This will let them know that the things
that they enjoy aren’t going to go away just because there’s a new member of
the family.
Encourage Older Siblings to Help Out
Often times, older brothers and sisters love “helping”
out with a new baby. Whether it’s bringing you the diaper bag when it’s
changing time or helping you to tuck the baby in at night, getting your older
kids involved is a great way to make them feel included and appreciated. Not
only will it help bring them closer to the new baby, it will also help them
feel closer to you.
This is just three easy ways to help your other kids
get used to their new sibling. As you can see, they're all easy to put into
place and don't cost a thing. Remember, with a little patience and a lot of love,
you're kids will be best friends before you know it!
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