Friends And Foes: Navigating Sibling Relationships When baby number 2 was still in the womb, you may have daydreamed about what your children’s relationship would look like: “Will my oldest help get diapers for his baby brother?” Or “Will my youngest daughter dance like her older sister? Maybe they will perform in recitals together!” Flash […]
Family Spotlight: The Fuller Family
How did you hear about Parenting Now!? We learned about Parenting Now! when we needed breastfeeding support for our first child when she was 4-days old and found a piece of paper the hospital had given us with Baby Connection’s information on it. What made you decide to enroll in a Parenting Now! group? We […]
Sharing Between Siblings
Sharing Between Siblings Witnessing your children argue over a toy—which hasn’t been played with by either child in months—it becomes clear why seasoned parents of siblings like to joke that when it comes to having multiple children you have to buy two of everything. Sharing is challenging for all children—and siblings are no exception. This […]
Sibling on the Way? 5 Things to Do Before Baby Arrives
A new sibling means some major changes for your toddler. From the toddler’s perspective, once the ruler of the roost, they now have to share you with a tiny, crying, pooping machine. Not fair, right?! You may have heard that it’s going to be a bumpy road as you adjust to your newest addition, but […]
¿Un hermanito nuevo? – Preparando a tu peque para la llegada del bebé
Un nuevo bebé significa cambios importantes para toda la familia. Las reacciones de los peques pueden variar desde ser útiles con los pañales o las comidas, hasta celos o comportamiento infantil. Preparar a tu peque para la llegada del nuevo bebé ayudará a que estos se puedan conectar desde el comienzo. Estos son algunos pasos […]
Oh, Brother! Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling
This week, the Triple P Team talks about introducing a new baby into the family dynamic. A new baby means some major changes for the entire family. Children’s reactions can vary from being helpful with diapers or feedings to jealousy or baby-like behavior. Preparing your child for the new baby will help get their bond […]
How to Minimize Sibling Rivalry
“Sibling rivalry.” We’ve all heard of it. If we have more than one child, we’ve probably witnessed it. “My sibling is my best friend.” We’ve heard that too. Some of us have experienced it with our own siblings. How do we get our kids to go from rivals to friends, or to at least getting […]