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SiblingLove: What to Expect When Bringing Home a New Baby

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       Bringing home a new baby can be challenging, both to your older children and to you as the parent who has to deal with all the crying, diaper changes, feedings and exhaustion. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. With some preparation and planning, your older children can learn to appreciate and love their new little brother or sister quickly and easily, making this experience more enjoyable for everyone. Here are some great tips on how to help your kids adjust to the newest member of the family in just minutes! Excitement      Bringing home a new baby is an exciting time. There are some things you can do to help make the transition easier for your kids and family. It's important that children know they will still be loved and valued, even though a new baby has come into the family. One way you can do this is by giving each child a special assignment, such as feeding the dog or telling grandma about the new baby over the phone. You can also plan fun activities with them

5 Tips For Potty-Training A Toddler

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Toddler Potty-training is an important milestone for bother parents and children. It can be a stressful time for both parties, but it doesn’t have to be. Read on to learn about the many ways you can prepare your child for this big task.👇 1.        Identify their readiness for the big task: It’s not always easy to know if your child is ready to start potty-training, but there are some signs that can help you figure out if they’re ready or not. If they’re able to walk and talk well, it’s likely that they are ready.  They should also be able to tell when their diaper needs changing and want to use the potty in order for this method of training to work well. They should be able to understand simple words, and start to be able to help undress and pull up their pants on their own.   2.        Create a plan: Once you’ve determined if you child is ready, you’ll need a plan of action in place before beginning the process of potty training them. In order for this plan of action to wor