Just as it is for girls, a new baby in the house is hard on the boys, and for all the same reasons. No child likes to see his mother suddenly have less time for him, no matter how good the reason. Reasonable gifts can help.
Time is the best gift of all. Find a way to get time with the new older brother with no baby. Get out of the house and do something fun, whether you go to the park or the ice cream store, and whether it be for 10 minutes or a couple hours.
Books can be great for boys. Find topics he loves to read about, whether it’s dinosaurs, robots, mysteries or anything else. A book about being an older brother is also a good choice for younger boys. Read the rest of this entry »