By Mrs Xenia Giannaki, Headmistress of Second Home Nursery School
The birth
of a newborn baby brings a lot of changes within a household, and it is very
common for the other siblings to feel jealous of the new addition to the family.
So what can you do as a parent to manage this situation?
1 Self-observation
As a
parent, the first thing you need to do is observe yourself. This way you can
easily realize any changes in your voice tone or attitude towards your older
child – after all, they are still children and do not transform to adults after
the birth your newborn child.
2 Making
them feel like a priority
When the
new baby arrives, it’s up to you to prepare the older child and make sure s/he
feels just as important and loved. Instead of a secondary position, try giving
them a leadership role and encouraging them to get involved.
3
Spending quality time
While your
new baby definitely needs extra attention, make sure you spend enough time with
the other child. In between caring for your newborn’s needs, invest in quality
time with your older one by reading to them, affectionately holding them and
make time to do things together.
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