Siblings & a New Baby
A new sibling can bring delight, jealousy, pride and regression, sometimes in the same afternoon. These guides help parents protect connection while setting fair, age-appropriate boundaries.
Make room for mixed feelings in a growing family
Equal does not always mean identical. Children often need different kinds of attention at different moments.
- How to Prepare a Toddler for a New Baby
- Toddler Jealous of New Baby: What Helps?
- Older Child Acting Like a Baby After a New Sibling
- Toddler Hitting the New Baby
- How to Include an Older Child in Baby Care
- One-on-One Time After a New Baby Arrives
- How to Introduce Siblings for the First Time
- What to Say When a Child Says “Send the Baby Back”
- Sibling Rivalry in Toddlers and Preschoolers
- How to Handle Fighting Over Toys
- Should Parents Make Siblings Share?
- How to Avoid Comparing Siblings
- Helping an Older Sibling Bond With a Baby
- Bedtime When You Have a Newborn and an Older Child
- Managing Visitors After a New Baby
- Sibling Conflict: When Should Parents Step In?
- Teaching Siblings to Repair After a Fight
- How Age Gaps Affect Sibling Relationships
- Supporting Siblings With Different Temperaments
- When Sibling Jealousy Needs Extra Support