The family will soon have a second child. It is necessary to properly prepare and adjust the older child.
Instructions
Step 1
It is necessary to inform the first-born about the upcoming event as positively as possible. Make your child happy that he will soon have a brother or sister. Focus on the positive aspects, children can play together, become inseparable friends. Only when the child accepts the news and gets used to it, you can tell how the life of all family members will change, what difficulties and changes may await them.
Step 2
Talk to your child about everything openly. If he has questions, try to answer them right away. Talk to your child about everything that interests him, let him fully participate in the joyful event.
Step 3
Give your firstborn plenty of attention and love. Tell us how anxiously and joyfully you were waiting for his appearance, and now you are expecting a second child in the same way. Repeat more often that his position in the family will not change, his parents will always continue to love him just as much.
Step 4
Some parents face the reluctance of their children to have a new brother or sister. Do not get upset, persuade the child to accept the news with joy. First, find out the reason for this behavior, try to get rid of the obstacle that has arisen and allay all the fears of the child.
Step 5
Let your firstborn be involved in all preparations related to the birth of a baby. Discuss possible names for the baby together. With the help of special literature, you can show and tell how a child grows every month, what happens in his body.
Step 6
Let the firstborn be involved in the selection of items for the newborn. Discuss purchases with him, ask him for his opinion, let him feel like a full-fledged participant in such a significant event.
Step 7
Set aside some time to socialize and spend time with your child. One of the parents should take turns spending time with the firstborn. Let this rule remain after the birth of the second baby. So the older child will not feel forgotten and unnecessary.
Step 8
Make plans for the future. Imagine with your child how you will play with your child, go for walks, buy toys, and go on vacation with the whole family. Let your new baby seem more real to your firstborn. Try to send more positive emotions to communicate with your child and then he will wait for his brother or sister impatiently.
