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Stefanie - posted on 01/09/2009 ( 4 moms have responded )

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I have a 21 month old daughter and a 7 month old son and until about a month ago my daughter was great around him. just recently she has been acting out in ways such as hitting him and not listening. its very frustrating trying to get her to behave!! shes also been really really REALLy attached to me. Is this going to pass? will she eventually get over having a younger sibling or is it just going to get worse? Does anybody have any ideas on how to help her adjust? ive already tried making her the "big helper" she helps me with diaper changes and getting him is bottle and tucking him into bed but nothing seems to help.

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Stefanie - posted on 01/13/2009

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thanks for your help!! ill try those ideas:)

Jennifer - posted on 01/13/2009

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I agree with the other 2 ladies' replies.  It's hard for me to get out with my older son (3), but I try to put my baby (4 months now) down while he's napping and use at least some of that time for my older son, maybe you can try doing the same.  This is new for me, too, so I haven't been doing it for very long, but I"m sure they will appreciate some alone time with mommy.  Also, if daddy is able, try some daddy-daughter, mommy-son dates, and visa versa.

Crystal - posted on 01/10/2009

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Have you tried to have some quality, one on one time with your daughter? It's really hard to do with a baby, but even 15 min each day can help. She may just feel like she doesn't matter anymore, and you need to give her that reassurance.

Darla - posted on 01/09/2009

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Have you given thought to a weekly date with your daughter to reward her for being your helper that week. Could be as simple as a candlelight dinner at home and reading her favorite book afterwards.

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