Helping
Older Siblings Adjust to Their Baby Sib -- Information on signs/common characteristics
of sibling rivalry; what you can do before and after the baby arrives to minimize
jealousy; and general tips on how to help the older sibling adjust to a newly
expanding family.
The Impact of Infants
on Family Life -- Information on the stressful transition from nonparent
to parent and the many factors that can influence how a new baby impacts a family's
life. Focuses on the factors that influence a couple's decision to have a child,
the family and baby's routine, how fathers and mothers interact with babies,
social support from family members and friends, parental stress, etc.
Fathers Are
Important to Babies -- Information on the changing roles of men and women
and the benefits to fathers and babies when fathers take an active role in caring
for their children.