August 12: National Middle Child Day -Managing Multi-Child Dynamics in the Nursery

  • The Challenge: Trying to give a baby undivided attention while an older sibling or toddler feels left out or acts out for attention.
  • The Pivot: Create a “Special Helper Job.” Instead of asking older kids to “be quiet for the baby,” give them an active, proud role—like picking out the baby’s socks or holding the board book during nursing time. Involving them turns competition into cooperation.

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