The New Baby

The New Baby

Written by: Fred Rogers

Having a new baby brother or sister can be difficult for children.  Often times parents aren't sure how to explain to their children what changes will occur once their sibling arrives.  In addition, when the new sibling arrives it hard for kids to understand why they are no longer receiving as much one on one time as they previously had.  A book may be a good way to introduce this topic to children and to younger students.  This book is recommended for kids between the ages of 2 and 7.  

This book supplies the reader with real-life photos of kids and their baby siblings.  The audience intended for this story would be the big brother/sister.  The author does a great job of giving children advice on how to deal with anger or frustration when things are 'different' than they used to be at home.  He also explains why it may seem like one child is receiving more attention than the other, and he discusses the possible reasons for that.       

This book is a great way to introduce the topic to children expecting a new baby brother or sister.  It's important for kids to know what is coming and help them prepare for it rather than throw them into the situation unprepared and confused.