The Parent of a 5­year­old Child Who Has Just Begun

The parent of a 5­year­old child who has just begun kindergarten expresses concern
that the child will have difficulty adjusting to the birth of a sibling. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner recommend?

A) Allowing the child opportunities to discuss feelings about the baby
B) Giving the child specific baby care tasks to promote sibling bonding
C) Having snack time with the child each day to discuss the school day
D) Providing reassurance that the sibling will not replace the child