This exhaustive tutorial in preparing a child for the arrival of a new brother or sister overflows with ideas about dealing with big changes. Led by Barbara Olinger, MSW, the director of Family Development at the YWCA Santa Monica, the focus of this seminar—in which Olinger talks to a circle of moms (and some dads) expecting a second child—is on strategies for reassuring a firstborn that he or she remains special and carries a high priority in the family. Olinger says the key is to watch behavior for signs of unease, fear, and/or anger, and she recommends various activities, statements, and rituals that will help maintain confidence in a child who is used to being the center of the universe. Among her wise ideas is making appointments with firstborns to play or perform other activities together, as well as enlisting children in helping to make decisions about household adjustments for the new arrival (e.g., where to stack clean diapers or place stuffed toys). A solid and insightful parenting program on a key subject for multi-child families, this is recommended. [Note: also newly available at the same price is Growing from the Roots featuring Olinger.] Aud: P. (T. Keogh)
Welcoming Your Second Child
(2014) 66 min. DVD: $14.95. Progressive Parenting (avail. from www.amazon.com). PPR. Volume 30, Issue 5
Welcoming Your Second Child
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