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How to Make an Older Child Friends with a Younger One: It's Worth Starting Before Birth
02.10.2024 07:29
In a family with several children, situations sometimes arise when brothers and sisters begin to quarrel, argue and fight, seemingly even when there is no reason for this.
What should parents do in such a situation? Treat it with understanding, because it is normal, since each child has his own interests and needs.
If you want to reduce the number of conflicts to a minimum, then you should make every effort to prepare your older child for the birth of the baby.
Tell your child about the new addition to the family
It is important that the child receives information from the parents, and not from other relatives, friends or neighbors. This way you can demonstrate that you trust him. It is worth starting the conversation when the belly becomes visible and the sex of the child is known - this way the older one will avoid unnecessary stress if the pregnancy is difficult.
There is no need to assure your son or daughter that he or she will soon have a playmate. It is better to tell them in advance about how newborn babies look and spend their time.
Offer to help prepare the apartment for a new family member
If the older child already attends kindergarten or school, you can organize a joint shopping trip for the newborn.
This event will be very important for the baby and will give him a sense of involvement in the process. Let the child choose some things on his own and do not criticize his choice.
Ask for advice on the name
It is better to prepare a list of names that you like in advance and choose a name from it together - this way the child will not be upset if his proposal is rejected.
Ask permission to transfer things
Sometimes even an adult child does not want to part with his favorite toy, which is stored in a box. This is not a manifestation of greed, but rather warm memories associated with the thing. What can we say about small children!
Therefore, you should always ask permission and, if the child doubts, offer him something in return or try to explain why this thing is necessary for the future baby.
