From one to two : How to support your family when a new baby comes along with Parent Coach Alex Emms
Medicine Mother
Alex has worked in primary schools for the last 10 years as both a classroom teacher and Behaviour Advisory Teacher where she was trained in coaching both parents and teachers in behaviour management strategies. It was through this training, some extensive research and becoming a mum herself (Abel 3 yrs and Ari 9 months) that she decided to start offering Parenting Coaching to parents with children school age and younger. This age is the biggest leap in development and if we can help children with these behaviours before they start school, we can maximise their social emotional learning outcomes as well as academic outcomes.
I was so excited to have this conversation with Alex because I know how beautifully simple and supportive her approach is. While we don’t yet have another babe on the way, it’s something we hope for in the near future, and I learned a lot that I will be able to implement when the time comes.
Whether you are introducing a second, third or fourth child (and beyond) this is a must listen for parents wanting to emotionally support their older child/children with the change in family dynamic that begins in pregnancy.
Alex is educated and practical in her approach and she completely inspired me to observe Flynn’s behaviour in a new light.
In this episode we talk about …
- The biggest challenges families go through when they go from one to two children
- What behavioural changes are normal in your older child/children when a baby is introduced and how to support your older child with them
- What to look out for in pregnancy, and how you can prepare your older child for the babies arrival
- Why your old child may act out when baby arrives
- What to do if your older child hits or is rough with the baby
- How role play can support your child and why you should support it
- How to entertain the older child while you feed baby
- Why creating a photo book can be incredibly helpful
- How your older child's needs may vary when baby is introduced, depending on their age
This episode is so practical, and I know you’re going to walk away with so many tips to support your family with your exciting new addition!
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