Big Brother Practice

Last week we bought Kyle his very own brother/sister doll. Every night we have the two of them do something simple together (i.e. read a book or watch an episode on the ipad). Kyle has to practice sharing and being gentle around the baby. After their activity is over, we help Kyle sing "Hush Little Baby" or "Deep in the Hundred Acre Woods" to the Baby as he gives the baby a kiss and helps tuck him/her into their bed on the rocking chair. In the morning, Kyle helps tuck the baby into his crib as he gets ready for his day. We tell him what a great big brother he is and hope that doing this regularly will help make things a little easier once his new baby brother/sister actually arrives.