7/13/2023 0 Comments Regress mean teen sister to baby![]() ![]() This is not a great time to potty train, or to expect any big routine or behavior changes. Stick to nap times, bedtimes, and regular activities if at all possible.Īvoid making any other big changes in your child’s world in the months surrounding baby’s arrival. As with any new adjustments our children must make, keeping the rest of their routines intact will help a great deal. When included, your child is more likely to feel the changes are happening "with" her as opposed to happening "to" her.Ĥ) Keep your routine. Any activities your child can do with you to prepare for baby’s arrival help create a feeling that she is a part of the process. She was very proud of helping and made it feel like it was her baby too. My older daughter helped me put wall decals up in what was to be the new baby’s room. What Baby Needs, by Martha Sears, William Sears, Christie Watts Kellyģ) Involve your child in getting ready for baby. When You Were Inside Mommy, by Joanna Coleīaby on the Way, by Martha Sears, William Sears, Christie Watts Kelly These books can help guide your discussions about the upcoming changes in your home. There are some wonderful children’s books available that explain what’s going on during pregnancy and others that share what it means to be a big brother or sister. Your child is and will be fine because you are guiding and modeling how to take care your emotions.Ģ) Get a book. Believe that no matter what comes their way, your child is resilient. ![]() If nine months is barely enough time for us grown ups to adjust to the idea of a new baby, lets not short change our kids. Of course they won’t tell you that in so many words, they will just cling to you like glue, their sleep may be disrupted or they may try to get attention in all sorts of challenging ways.Īt this point, parents may say to themselves, “Wow, something is going on with little Johnnie, we better wait until he is out of this funk before we give him the news.” Wrong. If they don’t know what it is, they are likely to feel anxious. Here are ten tips for helping your current kiddos get ready for their starring role as big brother or sister.ġ) Tell them! Often parents are delighted to find out they are expecting again, but worry about telling their existing children too soon.Ĭhildren are smart, even toddlers! If something is happening in your home, they will pick up on it. With some thought and planning, we can ease this transition for the whole family. Is baby number two, three or four on the way? While this is exciting news, many parents wonder how their existing child or children will adjust to the changes ahead. ![]()
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