After mentioning this to a mother who was sitting beside me at church, I have carried Jillian downstairs where Jon has access to the TV, his toys and books. So hopefully he will be distracted by other things.
Any tips on dealing with sibling jealousy? Esp when the older one is still a toddler and is learning to push his boundaries? and their age gap is very small?
Here's a photo I managed to snap of Jill when she's awake this morning.
And a LO of Jon's photo taken last weekend "Did you know toddlerhood is no walk in the park". Love Sassafrasslass Montrosity papers. Thanks Yin for helping me get them!!!
Jon has turned to the dark side...the sticky & terrible age of two. And he's displayed traits of jealousy to his baby sister. I do love my little man, but sometimes he can really drive me nuts. Here, he is all sweet and docile, I just have to scrap the photo with Sassafrasslass Montrosity papers.
Journaling: This look belies the speeds, highs and lows of a roller coaster, intensified energy & controlled chaos that a toddlerhood joyride brings.
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Hey Kim,
You certainly are welcome, and anytime you need more stashes, you can let me know. I get to scrap shop too you know when i'm doing you the favor hehehe...
Guess at this moment, Jon's having to deal with the fact that Baby sis also needs mommy,and his always been having your attention for the past 2 years so it will take time. It's also what i'm concerned about too if i have no.2, and i;m hoping that as Kaylen gets much older, he would understand that it's not the case of who we love more. It's actually equal.
Guess you have to give Jon sometime, and explain to him slowly cause at this age, they might not get it yet.
Hey, its very normal how Jon is behaving. My nephew came along when my niece was about 2-3 years. Her jealously manifested the moment he returned from the hospital. She would deliberately demand my sister to do things for her especially when she is nursing him. i.e. her message is: the new kid is taking you away from me. I think the kids already understand what is going on. They need to be reassured. Get the older kid to be involved in the caring of the younger kid. On behalf on the new born my sis and brother-in-law gave my niece a toy "given by" my nephew. Perhaps Simon can take Jon out for 1 on 1 personal time when you are tending to Jillian. It was only after a few months that my niece got adjusted and felt more secure.
Btw, I'm Wynnie =)
Another great layout Kim!! You work SSFL papers so so well - I'm totally lost with their papers, yet I buy them. :)
I can understand what you're going thru, but fortunately for me, my elder one didn't have any jealousy problems, even till today. I'm lucky I guess. Kids go through phases, so Jon will grow out of it one day. I always try to show that I'm fair to both my boys, and many times I have to explain my actions, but it's better to explain coz kids need that assurance. Hope this helps. You're doing just great Kim. :)
elaine t
hey Kim,
i dont have any idea how to deal with jealousy, so sorry! but i guess just lots of love and talk to Jon...! and assurance!
I like the fact that u brought him out separately to enjoy the moments and spend some quality time with him... take things slowly!
and love your LO! i will get the SFL colourful alphas for u if i see them yah!
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