{"id":61000000234,"date":"2021-08-24T16:15:58","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T16:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oakbrook\/?p=61000000234"},"modified":"2021-08-24T16:15:58","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T16:15:58","slug":"getting-your-preschooler-ready-to-welcome-a-new-sibling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oakbrook\/2021\/08\/24\/getting-your-preschooler-ready-to-welcome-a-new-sibling\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Your Preschooler Ready to Welcome a New Sibling"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-61000000235 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oakbrook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_1824092480.jpg\" alt=\"Getting Your Preschooler Ready to Welcome a New Sibling at Kids 'R' Kids Oakbrook, preschool, daycare, childcare\" width=\"1000\" height=\"673\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You are expecting a new addition to your family, which is an exciting time for any family.\u00a0 This transition can cause anxiety in parents about how their preschooler will adjust to having a new sibling.\u00a0 With a few simple actions, you can make this transition to big brother or big sister easier on your preschooler.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Talk about the New Addition<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using age-appropriate vocabulary, discuss what is happening with your preschooler.\u00a0 Explain how the baby is growing and getting stronger in preparation for her debut.\u00a0 Let your preschooler know the new baby will do a lot of sleeping and crying in the beginning.\u00a0 Discuss the fact that the new baby won\u2019t be a playmate right away and the importance of being careful and gentle with her.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make Adjustments Early\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adding a new member to the family may require shifting in rooms or sleeping arrangements.\u00a0 If this is necessary, try to make the change prior to the new baby\u2019s arrival.\u00a0 Your little one will have plenty of new things to get used to once the new baby arrives and it will make things easier, if he has had time to become accustomed to his new sleeping arrangements or bedroom.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read Books<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are several children\u2019s picture books on the topic of getting a new sibling.\u00a0 Check out a few from your local library and read with your preschooler.\u00a0 This will help open the conversation with your preschooler and give her a chance to voice any concerns or anxieties she is having about her new sibling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Include Your Preschooler<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Involve your preschooler in preparing for the new sibling and in helping with the new sibling.\u00a0 Take your preschooler shopping to pick out a special outfit for the new baby or a special toy.\u00a0 Your preschooler may even like the idea of wearing coordinating outfits with his new sibling!\u00a0 Once the new baby arrives, continue to involve your preschooler.\u00a0 Your preschooler can do simple tasks, such as collecting diapering supplies or choosing outfits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your preschooler may have a difficult time at first, but she will love her new sibling.\u00a0 They are sure to form an unbreakable bond in no time!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you enjoyed this blog, please take a look at our school\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oakbrook\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> blog page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. 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