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Assignment 5 Dear Abby PSYC 2005 - Developmental Psychology Ashley Greer Laurentian University Anna-Liisa Mottonen August 5, 2022
Dear Abby, We are about to welcome our second child and all of a sudden I am so scared that our first born will feel left out or I won’t be able to give enough attention to them. How can I best prepare myself, my child, and husband for the adventure that is about to come? Congratulations on your new addition! As we welcome new families it can be a time where we feel a mix of emotions, anything from excitement to fear. For children who are used to being the centre of their parents' attention, welcoming a new sibling into the family is both excit- ing and terrifying. Siblings are a wonderful thing to have, and they frequently serve as positive role models, acting as playmates, confidants, teachers, and caregivers (Willoughby, Shaffer, & Kipp, 2019). The addition of a new member of the family can cause significant emotional and behavioural changes in a toddler, so it is critical to prepare them for the changes they may expe- rience in their current relationship with their parents (Stewart, Mobley, van Tuyl, & Salvador, 1987). Rest assured, there is enough love and attention for both children! Before this new baby arrives, we need to look at the current relationship you have with your firstborn. If the child does not have a secure relationship with either parent, there is a greater chance that undesirable behav- iours such as a regression in toilet training, clinginess, signs of anxiety, and increased aggression will occur as a result of the child feeling neglected and replaced by this new addition to the fam- ily structure (Stewart, Mobley, vanTuyl, & Salvador, 1987). In general, making a plan with your partner for cooperative parenting and maintaining a loving relationship together is critical to the success of welcoming a second child. High levels of conflict and dissatisfaction in marriages are indicative of jealous and hostile relationships between siblings, particularly if that secure bond with the firstborn was absent prior to the arrival of the new baby (Erel, Margolin, & John, 1998). This is a wonderful time to take advantage and have conversations with your husband surround- ing a division of roles, creating opportunities for you each to have one on one time with your current child after baby is born, and ensuring that your communication level and relationship are
on solid ground. The fact that you are already concerned about creating an equal environment for both children shows me that you are already well on your way to creating the warm and nurtur- ing environment that children thrive in! Best of luck mama!
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