while we're praying and trying for a baby next year this article is one of the most helpful and i think balanced on the advise regarding how to prepare the elder child for a new baby.
"So, how would you feel if your husband
brought home another woman?
Believe it or not, that’s how many kids
may feel when a new baby arrives home
from the hospital.
When young kids struggle with jealousy
over a new baby in the house, there
are some things you can do to reassure
them they haven’t been replaced.
First, start preparing them during your
pregnancy, and make them feel a part of it.
Tell them how much you’re going to
need their help with the new baby.
Second, make sure your older children
are part of the new baby pictures in
the hospital room.
Dad should have a gift for them to
give to their new little brother or sister.
Next, remind them of all the things
they can do that the baby is too little for,
like feeding themselves, or staying up a
little later before bedtime.
And finally, when your family makes
over the baby, make sure they remember
that you have other kids as well."
God willing :)
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