A new mother is concerned that her 3-year-old child is not adapting well to the birth of a new sibling 1 month ago.What suggestion can the nurse provide to best help this mother?

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Often siblings have a rough time adapting to the arrival of a new sibling.Some suggestions for the parents are to talk to the child about her feelings,teach the child how to play with the baby,praise age-appropriate behaviors and do not criticize regressive behaviors (regression is common),set aside special time each day for the older child,and give the older child a special chore to be a "big helper for Mommy." A special chore,such as bringing diapers when the baby needs changing,can help boost her self-esteem and make her feel important to the family.

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