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Welcoming the New Sibling

“Welcoming the New Sibling” is a short 20-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Parenting domain. Prepare your firstborn for a sibling's arrival — before birth, during, and the first three months. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Prepare your firstborn for a sibling's arrival — before birth, during, and the first three months.

20 min Intermediate

Goal

Reduce firstborn dethronement anxiety when a sibling arrives, via deliberate prep and inclusion.

Steps

1

Weeks before birth: involve your child in choosing name/clothes for sibling.

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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.

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 platform.

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