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Davidarendale0 · 36-40, M
The only way to avoid sibling rivalry is only having one child. It sounds like that ship has sailed. good luck.

GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M
4 years apart you will be fine. Nothing to worry about
iamnikki · 31-35, F
""this is your sister, love your sister, protect and take care of her, we love you both".
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
bound to be a little. Your daughter is soon to have her personal space and time with you irrevocably changed !
Probably best to say that your daughter is the big sister and that means having to learn to be patient. Also that her brother/sister needs them to show them how things work.
Daddy needs her to help him look after you. You should say the same about daddy.
Nefarious · 26-30, M
Tell her to repeat this over and over: "this is my sister. There are many like it but this one is mine. Without my sister, I am useless. Without me, my sister is useless."
SimplyTracie · 26-30, F
@Nefarious Aww sweet
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SimplyTracie · 26-30, F
I think a lot will depend on if she has a sister or a brother. I remember my brother being such a pest but we bonded well as we grew older. Eventually he became my protector.
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tiggerandariel13 · 41-45, MVIP
my 2 oldest daughters are exactly a year apart and complete opposites
AngelaS · 36-40, F
Oh god only a year apart? Wow. @tiggerandariel13
tiggerandariel13 · 41-45, MVIP
@AngelaS they ahve the same birthday May 4 my oldest 2 are 12 and 11
AngelaS · 36-40, F
Oh wow, that’s wonderful! @tiggerandariel13
SW-User
Well congrats but it's too early to assume there will be sibling rivalry
smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
I got along well with my sister's and brother
bhatjc · 46-50, M
@smileylovesgaming Good for you
involve her in every thing so she still feels she is not ignored
Virgo79 · 61-69, M
Sometimes they get kinda protective
Goralski · 51-55, M
Relegate d older one to d garage
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SW-User
We were lucky never really had it with ours - older boy and 5 years difference. Due to the age gap I'd expect it to be less of a problem than I've seen in my extended family when the siblings are closer together in age
river52 · 70-79, M
just try to keep her involved with the baby too......but still make sure she has her "own" time with you and Dad too.......it will be fine.
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Include the older child,plus spend time alone with her too. Take her out,play games with her etc
Whyme · 46-50, M
My daughter once asked if we could take her brother back to the hospital and trade him in on one that didn't cry
MrGoodbar · 51-55, M
besides don't show favoritism. It's going to happen anyways
bhatjc · 46-50, M
Always make time for each kid
ajent86 · 56-60, M
Have a son?
AngelaS · 36-40, F
Nope. 😪 @ajent86

 
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