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Siblings

The birth of a new brother or sister (or both!) is a major life event for a child. Some have even compared it to a 'life crisis', as the older child must now contend with not being the centre of their parents' world.

Letting your child know about the pregnancy, deciding whether they will be at the birth and / or how you will 'introduce' the new baby, are universal issues.

Here are some suggestions which may guide you on the best way to introduce the new baby to the rest of the family.

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