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Are you and your partner thinking about expanding your family? It’s a common desire for many couples to have a second, third, or maybe even more children. But we understand that with each addition, questions and concerns arise about how the transition will go. Well, you’re in luck! In this online talk, OT, author, and founder of Parent Sense, Meg Faure, is here to share some honest insights into the joys and challenges of adding to your family.
Presented by OT, author and founder of Parent Sense, Meg Faure, this class will address some of the most common concerns raised by parents who are planning to add a new sibling into the mix:
● Age gaps and timing – When is the right time?
● How do I prepare my child for their sibling’s arrival?
● How am I going to juggle different routines?
● How do I maintain a close relationship with my first born when my new baby needs so much attention?
Includes the 3 page downloadable playbook: Embracing Baby Number 2, A guide to preparing your toddler for the arrival of a sibling.
As a parenting expert and a mom of three, Meg will be tackling some of the biggest questions you may have when it comes to the idea of falling pregnant again. Let’s take a look at the topics she’ll be covering:
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MASTERCLASS OUTLINE AND TOPICS COVERED |
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| AGE GAPS AND TIMING – WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME? | Advantages and disadvantages of different age gaps |
| Factors to consider when deciding on timing | |
| Importance of personal circumstances and family dynamics | |
| PREPARING YOUR TODDLER IN THE MONTHS BEFORE BIRTH | Introducing the concept of a new sibling |
| Preparing for the physical changes in the home | |
| Role-playing with dolls and books | |
| IMPORTANCE OF ROUTINE LEADING UP TO BIRTH | Maintaining consistency and stability for toddler |
| Preparing for temporary changes and disruptions | |
| Planning for self-care during the transition | |
| A NEW NORMAL, SETTLING INTO A NEW ROUTINE WHEN BABY ARRIVES | Coping with changes and expectations |
| Prioritizing self-care and managing stress levels | |
| Supporting both children in the transition | |
| MANAGING BED AND BATH TIME | Setting new routines and expectations |
| Coping with sleep disruptions | |
| Strategies for managing bath time and sibling interaction | |
| PROTECTING TODDLER’S SPECIAL PLACE IN THE FAMILY – THE EMOTIONAL ADJUSTMENT | Understanding sibling jealousy and rivalry |
| Encouraging positive sibling relationships | |
| Providing adequate attention and affection | |
| KEEPING TODDLER ADEQUATELY ENGAGED AND STIMULATED – AT HOME WITH MOM VS SCHOOL VS CARE-GIVER | Balancing time at home and in care |
| Choosing appropriate activities and playdates | |
| Encouraging independent play and exploration | |
| RETURNING TO WORK AND JUGGLING IT ALL | Coping with returning to work after birth |
| Finding balance between work and family life | |
| Strategies for managing stress and finding support | |
| TIPS TO MAKE LIFE MANAGEABLE | Prioritizing self-care and delegating tasks |
| Seeking support from friends and family | |
| Taking it one day at a time and being flexible | |
| CONCLUSION | Summary of key points |
| Encouragement to prioritize self-care and seek support | |
| Final thoughts and next steps. | |
Meg Faure is an Occupational Therapist, baby specialist and well-known author & co-author of the Sense series of parenting and baby books, including the best-selling Baby Sense and Weaning Sense books. Meg is an expert on all things sensory and has lectured internationally on Infant Sensory Integration & Disorders for OTs around the world. In 2020, Meg founded Parent Sense – an all-in-one baby app to give new parents a convenient, credible source of information, useful tips and all the secrets to successful parenting in the first precious year of life.
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