Jiorjiina
21-03-2014, 12:17 AM
Mindee is 2 and 1/2, and a very quiet and sensitive little chap (he will apologise to other mindees for their bad behaviour!). He is due to get a new brother or sister in the next month, and is just now starting to get anxious about it. His parents have had him involved with the pregnancy from early on, talked to him, read him books about being a big brother, etc, so he's known what was going on and they've tried really hard to help prepare him, but I think the reality is just starting to settle in.
He isn't usually much of a hugger, but in the last week or two he has been very affectionate with me (lots of hugs and kisses, wanting to hold my hand, sit on my knee, etc), and getting increasingly upset about going home at the end of the day (not unusual here generally, but it is for him).
I know this is pretty typical for his age, and I'm sure he will settle down once he realises that the baby is not out to steal all his books (one of his big concerns!), but how can I do to help him cope with his anxiety?
He isn't usually much of a hugger, but in the last week or two he has been very affectionate with me (lots of hugs and kisses, wanting to hold my hand, sit on my knee, etc), and getting increasingly upset about going home at the end of the day (not unusual here generally, but it is for him).
I know this is pretty typical for his age, and I'm sure he will settle down once he realises that the baby is not out to steal all his books (one of his big concerns!), but how can I do to help him cope with his anxiety?