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Jealous of new step-sibling
Mama X
#1 Posted : Monday, June 27, 2011 11:52:03 AM(UTC)
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My neighbour's ex just fathered a baby with his new wife. And her 7-year-old seems to have gone a bit backwards as a result. He's become very clingy, refuses to speak to his father, and what bothers me directly - is throwing the loudest, most ear-piercing tantrums.

What can she do to calm him down and bring him back under control? He's definitely not the boy he used to be. He was always a sweetie, but now he's like a little devil. Am I right in thinking this relates to the new step-sibling?
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#2 Posted : Tuesday, June 28, 2011 1:23:19 PM(UTC)
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I've heard of children regressing when a new sibling comes along, so I suppose the same can apply to a step. I don't see there's much you as a neighbour can do, though, except be nice to the kid and give him positive attention until he settles down again. I'm interested to see if there are others here who've handled this step sibling thing.
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