It is possible to manage the outcomes of how your toddler may feel when it comes to changes in her life. Halloween, for instance: If she is afraid of ghosts, she most likely won’t be a ghost for Halloween. If she doesn’t like any of the traditional Thanksgiving meal, you can start out by introducing new foods a little at a time.
But what happens when your child is confronted by the reality of a newborn sibling who will share her life, her home, her routine and, most importantly, her mommy and daddy?
Introducing your new baby into the family will likely be the most dramatic change in your toddler’s young life. It is permanent and can be traumatic. Finding the best way to transition your toddler may prove tough. Each child is different, but there are some ways to bring light to the new beginning.
“It’s helpful to talk to your child about the baby throughout the pregnancy, as change can be threatening, scary and anxiety provoking for some toddlers,” says Wayne Chan, a licensed marriage and family therapist from Mission Viejo. “Preparing for changes early on can help ease the stress of the transition and not make your child feel like it’s all because of the new baby.”
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