This is a subject i have thought about, just to prepare me for the future, theoretically. Even read this great book "Siblings Without Rivalry". But now, it's getting bit more real and i find myself a little lost, because i don't have any kind of experiance in it.
Im talking about siblings. How it's like, when the parents come home one day/night with a new baby? I find it a scary situation and wondering how to handle this the best way i could.
And well, im not the only one. Luckly :)
In the blog of A cup of Jo, there is a post: How do you prepare your older child for a new baby? It's exactly about this fear of what will happen and Jo asks people to leave comments about it. Reading those has already given some ideas of how to deal with this upcoming situation. Im hoping to put some of the advice aside for the coming autumn.
One of the things is surely getting that book out again. From the two books i've read from Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish (my first one, second one, written in reverse order), "Siblings without Rivaly" was more smooth. I enjoyed it a lot. And it's not only for parents about how to deal with children/siblings, it can also help understanding relationships, that have gone in a wrong direction and how to, perhaps, mend them. Or at least, understand them.
Then i liked the idea of this 5-minute game to make your child feel loved. I'd wish that for myself too :)
Also reminding people (friends, family) that they should pay some extra attention to the older sibling, rather than rushing to get to see the new baby. People advise even little presents to the "new big sister/brother" and a sincere conversation. How it'll work in real life? Text people, before they come over?... Hm.
New toys and books were also mentioned. Lately im obsessed to find and make awesome toys for Juss. Firstly, to replace all that plastic, that has found it's way into our home, and secondly, there are so many adorable, beautiful, beautiful and cool toys out there! (this is probably the hormones talking, right?)
How to restrain myself and hide the new beauties?
See, still questions over questions. That's the fun part of life!
Then i liked the idea of this 5-minute game to make your child feel loved. I'd wish that for myself too :)
Also reminding people (friends, family) that they should pay some extra attention to the older sibling, rather than rushing to get to see the new baby. People advise even little presents to the "new big sister/brother" and a sincere conversation. How it'll work in real life? Text people, before they come over?... Hm.
New toys and books were also mentioned. Lately im obsessed to find and make awesome toys for Juss. Firstly, to replace all that plastic, that has found it's way into our home, and secondly, there are so many adorable, beautiful, beautiful and cool toys out there! (this is probably the hormones talking, right?)
How to restrain myself and hide the new beauties?
See, still questions over questions. That's the fun part of life!
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