Changing the status of the eldest child in the family can cause a variety of emotions in a child, ranging from joy to jealousy and envy.
If you want to reduce the number of future conflicts between children, then you need to prepare for the arrival of a new family member.
Make an announcement
According to experts, the right time to tell about the upcoming addition to the family is 3-4 months of pregnancy.
Be prepared for different reactions and try to be understanding of your firstborn's feelings. Be patient, be gentle and supportive.
Tell us about the baby
Explain to the child in simple words what is happening now with the mother and the baby - that the baby lives in the belly, hears and understands what is said to him. The child can stroke the belly and talk to his brother or sister.
Make sure you don't stop loving
Tell your child what changes await him or her. Books and cartoons on this topic will help you with this. Convey to your son or daughter that no one will take away their things – the baby will have their own clothes and toys.
Introduce your child to the privileges that are given to him due to his age: for example, he can eat tasty things, swing on a swing, etc.
Create personal rituals
Let parents and the older child have personal rituals that will help the child understand that he is important and loved. This could be reading a book together, drawing, etc.
