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Postnatal & Parenting

The baby’s here, now what? While this is in no way a complete handbook (if only one existed), you can definitely find some tips and tricks here that will help you make the transition into parenthood.

Preparing siblings for your new arrival

The arrival of a new baby brother or sister is a big transition for your children. Read advice on how to handle this experience from Dr. Aiden deRenne of Evergreen Pediatric Clinic. You can also see what other medical experts have to say about the subject. And once you're informed on the subject, visit our educational section just for kids, as Emily and her mother explain where babies come from, how the baby eats and breathes, how it come out, and much more.

Preparing children for pregnancy

This should come as no surprise - preparing your child for the birth of a sibling is best done BEFORE the arrival of the new addition. As your pregnancy continues, children are likely to wonder about the change in your body. Let your child participate in discussions of how the baby will be cared for, what things the baby will need, and where the baby will sleep. Read more >

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Emily's New Sister - understanding pregnancy just for kids!

Be sure to visit our special section with activities and video just for kids, as Emily learns about her new sister. Read more >

Ask the Expert

Q: How will my older child do with a new baby?

A: Most kids do great when the new baby gets home, but there is often some transition. The older child is used to the routine that was present before the new arrival. The baby changes many things in their world and often the older sibling feels some displacement from mom. Many times parents tell me that their three year old wants to take the baby back to the hospital and get a baby that does not cry … Read more >

— Aidan deRenne, MD, Evergreen Pediatric Clinic

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Ask the Expert is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your physician or other qualified health provider because of something you have read here.

Book Review:

Mail Harry to the Moon!

by Robie H. Harris

Mail Harry to the Moon is just one of the suggestions made by the narrator, who's suffering the displacement blues since the arrival of his annoying, attention-hogging baby brother. 'Before Harry, nobody but me sat on Grandma's lap,' he mourns. 'Yesterday, Harry did. So I said, 'Put Harry back inside Mommy.' But when the boy believes that Mommy and Daddy really have taken him up on the moon idea, his attitude changes dramatically. Read more >

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