Change for everyone

A sibling is coming: how to make it work without drama

Jealousy, feelings of abandonment and unpopularity: with the right preparation before the birth, parents can tackle these emotions with their first child.

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How lovely, your baby bump is growing and everything is healthy! But are you worried about how the existing baby will react to the new sibling and how you can best prepare for it as a family? We can help you with this!

The decision to have another child affects the whole family. Parents should make this decision consciously and with consideration for their own resources and the needs of all children. However, when the new sibling arrives, "it is crucial to be transparent and involve the first child in the changes," says psychologist and educator Viktoria Kindermann.