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Is There A Class That My 6 Year Old Can Take To Learn About Being A Sibling?
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My 6 year old is having a hard time wrapping her head around the concept of being a big sister. She seems excited, but sometimes I see her staring at my tummy like there is an alien in there. Are there sibling classes to help children prepare for the new addition?
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Thursday 18th of March 2010 05:04:34 PM
I don't know about classes, but there are books at the library that you can get that are suitable for her age. Some of these books have pictures that are for her age groups. Instead of sending her to a cold classroom here is something you can do together to make her feel good about being a big sister.
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Wednesday 24th of March 2010 12:24:23 AM
yes most of the hospitals in europe, USA, canada, Australia & UK have hospital about sibling preparation classes and hospital tours for your child. Many hospitals offer to provide orientation for soon-to-be brothers and sisters. These classes can include lessons on how to hold a baby, explanations of how a baby is born, and opportunities for kids to discuss their feelings about having a new brother or sister.
Here are some things you should do to help prepare your older child:
Tell your child about your pregnancy when you tell your friends. Your child needs to hear about it from you, not from someone else.
If you plan to move your child to a new bed and/or bedroom, do so well before the baby arrives, so your older child doesn’t feel displaced by the baby. This also goes for any other major changes, like weaning, toilet training, and starting preschool or child care.
Bring your child to prenatal visits so they can meet your birth attendant.
Give them a realistic idea of what to expect when the baby first arrives. You will be tired, and the baby will take lots of your time. The baby will not be able to do much at first, except eat, sleep, poop, pee and cry. The baby will not be a playmate.
Visit friends with a new baby, if possible.
Read books about pregnancy, birth, newborns, and baby siblings with your child (see below for some suggestions). Give them a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and vent feelings inspired by the books.
& much more these sort of things.
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Monday 15th of March 2010 05:35:15 AM
yes there are exist sibbling clasases, but not on special schools, most of time you get it on the hospital where you are doing your prenatal and they are pretty helpfull to the lil ones learns how to receive and get into an idea of have a new brother or sister. Those classes will help them psycologic to start accept and get ready to the pregnancy.
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