| The coming of a new baby in the family is great news | | | | sentiments about the baby and address this the |
| to everyone especially for parents. Everyone gets | | | | soonest possible time. Explain to the child that your |
| excited and prepares for the latest addition in the | | | | love for her does not change even with the coming of |
| family. The grandparents start to buy baby clothes, | | | | your new baby. Let her know that her baby brother or |
| aunts and uncles give surprisingly cute presents for the | | | | sister can be her friend and needs her care too. |
| little one, daddy gets the playroom ready, and mommy | | | | -Continue your routine and play time with her. |
| takes extra care of herself. All the acts are directed to | | | | As much as possible, keep playing with your child. |
| the coming baby and the first-born child often feels | | | | Spend quality time together. When the child sees that |
| neglected. This is the usual scenario when a new baby | | | | the amount of time you spend with her does not |
| is due to arrive. All the attention goes to the other | | | | change, she will feel secure. |
| unborn member and the eldest child feels forgotten. | | | | -Tell stories about your experience with being pregnant |
| The child begins to have self-pity and thinks that she is | | | | with her. |
| unwanted. The child senses that somebody will soon | | | | Children love to hear stories. Tell her how excited you |
| replace her and she will no longer be the favorite in the | | | | were waiting for her to come out and how everyone |
| family. | | | | was happy to see her. When your unborn child moves |
| In order to get back the attention lost, the child creates | | | | inside you, let her feel it and explain to her that she |
| unusual behavior that will catch the attention of the | | | | was also like that when she was still inside your womb. |
| adults around her. She begins to whine about almost all | | | | -Involve her. |
| little things, misbehave in school and be mean to | | | | Let her take part in choosing the color of the playroom, |
| younger children. | | | | decorating the crib, buying clothes and even during the |
| Parents should deal with the feelings of the child about | | | | prenatal check- ups. This will help the child feel |
| the new baby coming. Otherwise, the child will end up | | | | important. Later on, when the baby is out, you can also |
| hating her baby brother or sister and this will be more | | | | involve her in taking care of the baby. This will give her |
| difficult to handle. Here are some tips that will help your | | | | a sense of responsibility. |
| child cope up with the situation. | | | | As parents, understand your child. This is not an easy |
| -Talk and explain. | | | | stage for her. With your help and advice, she will soon |
| Parents have to present the situation to the child in a | | | | surpass this phase in her life. |
| way that she understands. Let the child voice out her | | | | |