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[quote=Anonymous]This isn't just a step mom thing, but more of a mom with several kids things.

Make a point, once a day, to say something to your infant son like "Hold on sweety, you need to wait a minute. It's time for our big girl.  When we are finished with her, it will be your turn."

I recommend doing this when your baby is showing he neds attention, but before her gets really upset.

While he won't understand what you are talking about, the older child will, and this will make a difference.

She is going into a situation where she will be told often to be quiet because the baby is sleeping, or to wait because the baby needs her.

Let her know that she is important to you by telling the baby he needs to wait for her too.

This simple trick will go a long way to cultivating a good sibling relationship and hopefully cut back on some of the resentment towards the baby.  Very likely, your step daughter will start telling you to take care of the baby first.  When she does, hug her, heap praise on her, tell her what a wonderful, caring big sister she is, etc.[/quote]

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