Old Child Transition

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When a child is born, emotions of all kinds can surface for everyone as a new family constellation takes shape. Although the prospect of having a new baby brother or sister can be exciting for your older one, often those feelings are mixed with resentment, jealousy, and anger. As parents, there are a variety of things we can do to take care of ourselves and support older children in the transition. Here are some things you can do to make this transition go more smoothly before and after the baby is born: Develop a Regular Practice of Special Time with Older Children Before the baby comes, make a date each week with your child to do whatever he wants to do. Whether your child chooses to jump on the bed, run through the rain, or explore the
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