There's a New Kid in Town

Parental Development

01-02-2023 • 39 mins

This week's episode talks about how to manage bringing a new baby home when you have other kids. This is always tricky, but we have some suggestions and thoughts about other possibilities to make this a little easier.

If you have very young children, even after being prepared, cannot truly understand what having a new baby means or how it's going to impact them and their routine or relationships.

Ideas:
1. Prepare them as much as possible
2. Get them a gift from their new sibling
3. Be honest
4. Maintain routine
5. Create baby free zones
6. Involve them in the baby's care

EVERYTHING changes when we bring a new baby home, so we should expect their older siblings to really struggle

You may see a change in behavior for your older kids as the demands of your new baby change.

You can try to structure your time and routine in a way that allows you to have special time with your older child.

Jealousy and sadness about having a new baby in the home almost always come out as negative behaviors.

Regressive behaviors are extremely common because we've taught them that's how you get attention and nurturance. These behaviors are completely appropriate and don't need to be stopped or shamed at all.
1. Baby talk
2. Wanting to drink out of a bottle
3. Want to have a pacifier
4. Want to sleep in your room

Aggression towards the new baby is extremely normal and not a sign of a significant character flaw.  They do not see babies as the most protected class or that they are somehow special and are simply trying to communicate their sadness and upset that their world has changed.

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