In the last week, I've noticed Daniel starting to get jealous of Elsie attention. She is needy about 6 PM, with feedings, diaper change, bath, bedtime, and cuddles. If both parents are attending to her or the parent doing housework isn't paying attention to Daniel, we can expect some misbehavior. He acts out in anyway to get attention, even negative attention. Usually this is taking a toy or object and yelling, "MINE!" but it could also be banging on a door repeatedly and not following directions.
Tonight at dinner Daniel said he was feeling sad, and we asked why. He said, "No Elsie." He agreed when we asked if he was upset she was there and wanted her to leave for a little while. He responded really well to a calm talk about feelings and sharing that his father gave, and was in a better mood and seemed to enjoy watching her eat dinner.
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