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It can be difficult for older children to accept a new addition to the family. They can feel left out at the arrival of this demanding bundle that takes up Mum and Dad 's attention round the clock. No matter how well you prepare your children for the arrival of a new baby, it 's still a shock for them. Although they react in different ways, they want to feel included, secure and they need you to pay them some attention too. What can I do? Deal openly with jealous feelings - it will help your other children accept and understand this emotion. You may say, "You may want me to play with you but I am feeding the baby. You may feel jealous of the baby and angry with me." This can also be helpful for toddlers, because even if they don 't seem old enough to understand, they 'll pick up that you care and are concerned. Get them involved Reassure your children that they are special and loved Share This... | ||||
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