The article addresses the challenges faced by older siblings when a new baby arrives, particularly focusing on a mother concerned about her son's troubling behavior towards his baby sister. It highlights feelings of jealousy and suggests reading books that convey a positive message about sibling relationships. The advice emphasizes the importance of dedicating time to the older child, Ben, and reassuring him that the family unit remains strong and complete, even with the addition of a new member. It's framed as a temporary phase that will improve with time and attention to Ben's needs.
If you are spending all your time with the baby and you used to spend it all with Ben, this makes perfect sense. There are plenty of books you can read to him about new siblings.
Generally, they'll provide a message that new babies are disruptive, but ultimately good, and make families complete. It's hard to want to give a baby away...
Work on that message. And you're right. It's just a phase. The phase will end as Ben realizes that you still want to spend time with everyone together.
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