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Tiny Siblings, Big Concerns
Common Sibling Issues When Children Are Close in Age
Try to make every effort to spend one-on-one time with each child, Low says. "With two 18-month-olds, it may seem nearly impossible to find extra time in the day!" she says. "If you have other children in addition to your twins, the idea of having this time may seem an even more unattainable feat! However, it is very important."
Many parents have found it effective to actually schedule this time in the day. "Perhaps when your spouse is home and you are both together, you can have special time with one child while your spouse has special time with the other," Low says. "The next day (or if time allows, that same day) you switch, so you both have time with each child. Another option is having this special time at bedtime. Right before bed, you may cuddle up with one of the children to read a book, while your spouse cuddles up and reads to the other. Come up with a special lullaby that is this child's lullaby (and identify another lullaby that is the other child's special song). Sing to her, kiss her and tell her how wonderful she is."
After this time with her, your spouse and you may then switch it up so you have special reading, cuddling and singing time with your other child before bed, as well, Low says. "Make this time predictable and consistent," she says. "he children will count on this time. Your consistency will help in developing a sense of security in the children. They understand and know that this special time will occur, as a result they may be less apt to fuss and fight for your attention."
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