Development FAQ: 24+ months – Sibling Rivalry

My toddler son of 2.5yrs is jealous of his baby sister. We have a two-and-a-half-year-old boy, and a nine-month-old baby girl. From about two weeks after the baby was born, our little boy has been desperately jealous and won’t allow me to pay any attention to the baby. It’s becoming a real problem and I’m […]

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Development FAQ: 24+ months – Sibling Rivalry

My two daughters were born 18 months apart. The youngest has just had her first birthday. Over the past few months I have become increasingly irritated and concerned about our eldest daughter’s rough behaviour to her sister. She still seems unable to see the advantage of having a sister close to her in age even […]

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Development FAQ: 24+ months – Sibling Rivalry

My son of 26 months seems to have adapted to the birth of his brother two months ago. We have involved him as much as possible in caring for the baby, which he enjoys, but sometimes his caring nature is rather over enthusiastic. His gentle stroking has become rougher and showing toys to the baby […]

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