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| my 6 year old has been really acting out since the birth of my daughter.What should I do? |
| Posted by Emily on 02/14/2008 12:00 AM
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| i would take some time with him/her when the baby is sleeping. play games, board/card/heck even video...make cookies, build legos ...think of things they especially like doing and do it with them...have them read to you, or tell you stories..watch a movie..whatever you can think of..good luck |
| posted by robin on 02/14/2008 03:27 AM
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| Maybe your 6 year old is acting out of jealousy. Try letting your 6 year old help with your newborn. For example: have him/her throw away the dirty diaper after diaper changes and praise him/her and make sure you thank him/her for their help. I'm sure he/she will feel less jealous if he/she was more involved in the "new baby in the family's" life. |
| posted by LIEN on 05/15/2008 03:22 PM
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I read this great book called Parenting from the Inside Out, if you can get a copy it will help.
Also, set aside time to go somewhere with your six year old away from the baby, away from everyone. Spend time listening and watching the behavior. What does he or she respond to? It might take several times before you make any progress. Try to spend 4 - 5 hours with your child. In this time period your child should reveal his or her feelings to you, at a minimum, he or she will feel very important to have your attention and should feel reassured that the baby isn't going to steal you away.
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| posted by Denise on 07/06/2008 12:32 AM
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