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Welcoming the New Sibling
Prepare your firstborn for a sibling's arrival — before birth, during, and the first three months.
Goal
Reduce firstborn dethronement anxiety when a sibling arrives, via deliberate prep and inclusion.
Steps
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Weeks before birth: involve your child in choosing name/clothes for sibling.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Firstborn spontaneously hugs sibling once in the first week.
Evidence base
School: Siblings Without Rivalry
Founders: Adele Faber · Elaine Mazlish (1987)
Faber-Mazlish offered practical tools in Siblings Without Rivalry — based on years of parent workshops.
Keywords
#أبوّة#طفولة-مبكّرة#siblings#newborn#firstborn#faber-mazlish#checklist#habit-stacking#parenting#preparation#sibling-welcome#specific-praise#early-childhood#رضيع جديد#قلق الانخلاع#سلوك انسحابي#dethronement-anxiety#newborn-arrival#regression-behavior#special-time#inclusion#اختيار اسم الأخ#أوّل لقاء بالأخ#choosing-sibling-name#first-meeting-newborn#mixed-feelings-acceptance#firstborn-hug-first
Frequently asked questions
How long does "Welcoming the New Sibling" take?
This exercise takes about 20 minutes, practiced with another person in a Social format.
When will I notice the effect of "Welcoming the New Sibling"?
Firstborn spontaneously hugs sibling once in the first week. In the short term: By month three, regression behaviors (bedwetting/thumb) fade.
Is "Welcoming the New Sibling" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Siblings Without Rivalry (Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish (1987)). Faber-Mazlish offered practical tools in Siblings Without Rivalry — based on years of parent workshops.
Is "Welcoming the New Sibling" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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