Parents with 2 or more toddler kids, how do you discourage jealousy among your children?

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It is naturally for your eldest to feel jealous. After all, he/she suddenly has to share their mummy & daddy.   It may be a good idea to show & explain those baby scanning images to your no 1 after each of your gynea session. So that they can be involved in all development stages of their baby sibling. When newborn is back home, can always ask your no 1 toddler for help and advice such as making simple decisions on baby clothes (example colour of rompers etc) Out of jealousy and seeking for attention, our no 1 will also do things that are annoying to the newborn or have misbehaving behaviour such as refusing to use the potty etc. Try to set aside time each day to do something with our no 1 so they can have our full attention during this session. Actually many brothers and sisters fight and compete with each other while growing up but become very close when they get older. As you grow up, your friends might change, but your family is your family forever. **my 2 girls (3 & 6) fight all the times but they do love each other. They always hold each other hands for encouragement & support:)

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