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New Baby Jealousy
A new baby rewrote their whole world.
Spot the clue: New Baby Jealousy
| The clue you see | What it means | Do tonight |
|---|---|---|
| Acts like a baby again | Babies get the love — so being little looks smart. | Play along gently. Big-kid privileges shine brighter. |
| Gets rough with the baby | Curiosity, anger, and love all at once. | Never leave them alone together yet. Give safe ways to help. |
| Melts down the moment you feed the baby | That used to be their lap. | Special snack basket they only get during feedings. |
| Says "send the baby back" | Honest grief. Their world changed without a vote. | Don't correct the feeling. "It's a big change. I get it." |
| Clings and can't let you out of sight | Checking the love is still there. | Ten minutes of just-them time daily. Guard it like gold. |
Then do Monae's 3 steps: 1. Stop ✋ 2. Breathe 🌬️ 3. Say what I need 🗣️
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