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I'm a Big Sister Now

Helping Your Toddler Adjust to the New Baby

By Jessica Williams

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It is especially important for parents to maintain rules and discipline. While having a new baby in the house can be tiring for both parents, toddlers can't be allowed to get away with everything. It may also seem like giving the toddler special privileges will help him adjust, but Dr. McCoy says to avoid these dramatic changes. "This is a time when children need the security of knowing what is expected and that the limits are always the same," she says.

Any large change to a toddler's life can create a difficult adjustment period. But preparation before baby comes home and keeping a close eye on how your toddler is reacting to the new situation will help tremendously. Before you know it, your children will be scheming to get to the cookie jar together, and there you'll be -- wondering where the time went.

A parent's role in career guidance is to provide direction and support. With these tools readily available, teenagers can have the confidence to go forward in that direction, taking the first step toward a fulfilling their career dreams in the future.

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