How to Stop Sibling Rivalry and Promote Sibling Harmony As parents – and referees – of eight children, we have survived personality clashes, ability battles, attention tactics, and multiple mini-battles, only to conclude that sibling rivalry, like nightwaking, is one of the inevitable annoyances of having children. We also learned that the degree of sibling […]
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New Sibling in the Home
Avoiding Sibling Rivalry Some sibling strife is inevitable, though the degree depends on the ages of the two children, whether or not their personalities are compatible, and the level of sibling conflict you tolerate. An attachment-parented child will have a much easier time adjusting since she got what she needed when she needed it. She […]
How the Older Child May Feel about a New Baby Sibling
How Your Older Child May Feel about their New Baby Sibling Three-year-old Molly’s life was perfect. She was the center of attention in the perfect love triangle: mommy, daddy and child. She had her parents’ complete attention her whole life long and she knew exactly what to expect. She never had to share her parents […]
2nd Baby on The Way
“Hello, I had a question in regards to a having a second baby. My first born will be 21 months when the second baby arrives. I was hoping that Dr. Sears would have a book in regards to this issue, but I didn’t see one. I would just like to have a reference on hand. […]
Babywearing while Breastfeeding
Babywearing allows breastfeeding on the move so that busy mothers can nurture their babies with the best nutrition, yet continue their active lifestyles. Babywearing is convenient. Breastfeeding while babywearing makes life easier for the mother of a marathon nurser, such as a baby who is going through a growth spurt. Breastfeeding while babywearing allows mother […]
Eighteen Month
Here is a brief look at what your Nine Month Virtual Office Checkup includes: Growth – baby’s percentiles, how your is baby growing Physical exam – important aspects your doctor will check for Nutrition Picky eaters Whole milk Breastfeeding Vitamins Lean kids Parenting and behavioral issues Bottles Caring for teeth Sibling rivalry Discipline for the […]
Baby Kicking in the Womb
Unmistakably Feeling Baby Kicking in the Womb If the origin of those faint little flutters were previously in doubt, now there’s no question. You are feeling life. The gentle, butterfly-wing flicks of last month are now becoming definite jabs. If you feel the baby kicking in the womb several places at once just remember little […]