All posts tagged birth announcement

Coping With The Stranger In Our Midst

Adding a new baby to the family affects a child in many different ways. Some react with jealousy, some become the helper role, still others want to be the town crier. You need a way to help them cope. So how do you know what to say?” Understanding what your child understands about the business of babies is […]

The Hump Between Us

Tell Mate. Check! Tell bestie. Check. Tell parents. (Braces self) Check. Tell monster-in-law. Ugh. Check. Tell children. Shoot me now. Precisely how do you tell your children there is a (or another) sibling on the way?” Age appropriate information is the only way. Toddlers Toddlers have a grasp of language, knowledge of the word “baby” and […]