Reading books is a wonderful way to prepare children for a new experience, and becoming a big brother or big sister is no exception. There are a lot of wonderful books on the subject of having a new baby in the house, and each have their own angle to help address the various questions small… {read more}
Preparing for a New Baby
Building Family Unity with a New Baby in the House
Adding a new family member is a big change for everyone at home. Instead of only addressing the “problems” that come up, it can also be useful to focus on building unity. It seems obvious that older siblings might crave more attention when a new baby is born, however after being awake all night, feeling groggy… {read more}
Reaching Out for Help After You Have A New Baby
It can be isolating after giving birth to a baby. Not only are new mothers sometimes too tired to venture out as much as before but if their newborn doesn’t enjoy car rides, they may feel stranded at home. Regular “new baby” complaints include feeling lonely, being behind on the housework, being low on groceries, feeling utterly exhausted, and/or super emotional… {read more}
Preparing to Handle Stress With a New Baby
The transition period after giving birth to a new baby can be very emotional for all family members involved. Routines change, attention is divided, sleep is interrupted, and everything just takes time to balance out to a new “normal.” Though older siblings may be very loving and caring of their new little brother or little… {read more}
How (and Why) to Host a New Sibling Party
When a new baby is born, sometimes the older sibling can feel a bit left out. Baby gets presents at the hospital, everyone oohs and aahs over him/her, and mama’s attention is now divided! When my second son was born, we held a Big Brother Party for my oldest son so he could introduce his… {read more}
15+ Ways to Prepare Young Children for a New Baby
One of the most enjoyable parts of pregnancy for me has been preparing my children for their new sibling. It is so fun to hear what they say, find out what questions they have, and watch the anticipation grow! In this instalment of my series Tips for Families Expecting a New Baby, I will be sharing ways I… {read more}
How to Plan Media Consumption Wisely
As I mentioned a few weeks ago in this post, I readily admit that there are seasons of parenting that require more help than others… and sometimes “help” comes in the form of media. During the first few months of my pregnancy, my boys watched so many Magic School Bus and Wild Kratts episodes that even I… {read more}
Housekeeping Tips For Expanding Families
As part of my series Tips for Families Expecting a New Baby, today I am sharing five ways to keep the housekeeping under control. With the aches and pains of pregnancy or a new baby in the house, there are sleepless nights, new routines, and lots of extra emotions rolling around, so having a few plans in… {read more}
