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Growing Up Well - Hey, What About Me? A Kid's Video Guide for Brothers & Sisters of New Babies |
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Welcoming a new sibling inspires a whirlwind of emotions in young children. This 21-minute video from 1987 interviews several children (approximately ages 2 to 7) who've recently become big brothers and sisters, and their excitement, anger, and fear can reassure viewers that these are normal, healthy reactions to a new baby. The video offers many concrete suggestions for dealing with emotions, such as expressing anger by using a hammering toy or playing ball in the back yard, and countering feelings of loneliness with some special "alone time" with Mom and Dad after baby's gone to bed. Most importantly, the video recommends discussing feelings with parents, other grownups, and friends. Sprinkled throughout the video are original songs like "What's It Going to Be Like When the New Baby's Here" and "Some Things Change, Some Things Stay the Same," which help reinforce the topics of discussion while entertaining young viewers. There are also suggested activities that children can do with infants, and the older child's relative independence and role as helper are celebrated. Also included is a fold-out activity guide with suggestions for several arts and crafts projects and five specific methods of interacting with new babies. This wonderful video explores the emotional upheaval of impending siblinghood and provides children with a stable basis on which to begin enjoying their expanding family--no wonder many hospitals show it in their sibling-preparation classes. --Tami Horiuchi
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