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What does it mean?
The speaker describes managing sibling rivalry between his newborn daughter and son.
In plain terms
He helped his son adjust to a new sibling by giving him gifts from the baby.
What can you take from it?
Small gestures can ease transitions for older siblings.

Where it applies

  • family planning
  • childcare
  • parenting advice

Putting it to work

  • prepare older siblings for new babies
  • use positive reinforcement

Questions to consider

  • How do you handle sibling conflicts?
  • How do you include kids in family changes?

Another view

Gifts may not solve deeper emotional insecurities in children.

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