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| When your child: | ||
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| DEMANDS ATTENTION | IS JEALOUS | WON’T SHARE |
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| It may mean your child: | ||
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| Is tired, not feeling well or hungry. | Feels replaced by a new person in the family—baby, stepparent or live-in adult. | Is too young (under 3 years of age). |
| Feels left out, insecure or unloved. | Has been unfairly compared to other children. | Needs experience in owning/sharing. |
| Has been given unfair treatment. | ||
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| So do not: | ||
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| Ignore or isolate your child. | Shame your child. | Snatch from your child. |
| Shame, scold or punish your child. | Ignore your child. | Scold your child. |
| Tell your child you do not like him or her. | ||
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| You might try: | ||
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| Showing more interest in your child. | Giving warmth, love and understanding. | Being sure your child has things that are just his or hers— allowing children to experience ownership. |
| Praising your child for effort and success. | Discussing feelings one-to-one. | Having enough materials for each of your children. |
| Sharing yourself with your child. | Observing how your child copes with jealousy. | |
| Promoting good feelings about who your child is and what he or she can do. | ||
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