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Sibling Rivalry with a New Baby

Helping your older children deal with a new sibling

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While sibling rivalry never disappears completely (those four "Big Kids" are now teenagers, and that's a whole other article), things went much more smoothly with the next two babies that came home. I had everyone more involved with the pregnancies and I tried as much as I could to reaffirm my love and respect for each one of my unique, beautiful, and talented children. Babies six and seven came home to a much more harmonious household.

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  • We are planning on having another baby sometime next year, this will help with our three year old!

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Peggy on 25th March 2008

  • This is so ironic. I just spent the last three weeks working an article on the bond between siblings. It seems like I am not the only one thinking about this topic!

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by NewsAnchorMom.com on 18th March 2008

  • I have to agree, routines and 1on1 time got us threw baby #3.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Rachel on 18th March 2008

  • We have 5 children, I agree if they feel like they are an active part then we would have fewer problems, the one on one time was the true secret of success! Its nice to see there are other moms here with large families!

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Heidi on 17th March 2008

  • Wonderful advice, we are wanting to have another baby and this has been our biggest concern. I love the idea of the art work! Very Fun!! I checked out your site, I bookmarked it. Thanks! Becca

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Becca on 17th March 2008

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