When toddlers are younger, they may not be ready to «not be the baby anymore» and they may not be able to cope emotionally with
the stresses of a new sibling.
Not exact matches
According to the Mayo Clinic, a baby's symptoms may sometimes be triggered by
stress over a
new childcare situation or caregiver, the recent arrival
of a
sibling, moving to a
new home, or tension within the family.
Major life changes that can lead to
stress in children include divorce, a death in the family, moving, or even the birth
of a
new sibling.
It will all become normal to him and he won't be
stressed out about it anymore (except for the
new sibling, but that's just part
of being the older child).
Stress and anxiety are important to consider, especially if your child has experienced a recent major change in her life, such as the birth
of a
new sibling, a family move, parental divorce, the death
of a family member or pet, or starting preschool.
And for others, certain life
stresses can trigger feelings
of anxiety about being separated from a parent: a
new childcare situation or caregiver, a
new sibling, moving to a
new place, or tension at home.
Nell, who's the most relatable character, is a student under the
stress of exams, with a
new beau, Eli (Max Minghella), and she stands in stark contrast to her dance - obsessed
sibling the somewhat superficial, Eva.
Outside the ECEC service, this time
of year may also bring
stress for families: there may be some anxiety about what a
new setting or educator will be like for their child, or parents might be devoting more attention to a
sibling as they finish the school year.
Getting some
of the
stress down by talking about it will help them have room to deal with
new stresses as they come in, and thereby they will be less likely to take it out on their
siblings.