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B E S T F R I E N D S F O R E V E R
THE DOS AND DON’TS OF SIBLING BONDING
The Hello Toy – two-way street.
Explain Absences – to their level.
The Busy Box – for feeding time and only then.
Involvement – designated jobs.
Praise and Older Sibling Plaudits –
responsibilities they enjoy.
No Major Changes – to environment or routine.
Quiet Time – your bed or on couch doing
familiar activities.
Talk To Baby About Sibling – while they are
there or listening. “Did you see what your
clever big brother just did?”
Room/Space Ready In Advance – no surprises
and involvement.
Sibling Baby Book – to show them their baby
time.
