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Hmmm... haven't encountered such situation but I have thought about it. I think the only thing that you should do is to assure the kids that you still love them the same way as before. Especially the older one for which your time might be lesser when it comes to taking care of her needs. You better do some adjustments that both your kids will have quality time with you.

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It is normal but do not tolerate such behavior because it is only that will suffer in the end. You might have done something that triggers her to act that way. You should be careful with your acts so as not make her feel left alone.

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children are good listeners by nature and if you will only explain it to her how everything went when you gave birth to her younger sister, she would definitely understand it. tell her the importance of being the older sister and let her feel and show it that there is nothing changed amidst to the growing family you have right now.

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It is normal but should not be tolerated. Try to divert her attention by giving her small responsibilities she can handle as an elder sister. That way she will slowly understand the situation.

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THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM OF PARENTS ONCE THEIR FIRST CHILD IS GIVEN A SIBLING AND MOST OLDER CHILDREN WITH AGE 4 UP ARE VERY SENSITIVE ABOUT THE ATTENTION OF THEIR PARENTS. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS WITH THE PARENTS WAY OF BALANCING THEIR ATTENTION AND HANDLING THE SITUATION.

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maybe it is a result of how you or other people in your home treats her. some relatives use the little baby as a threat to the elder one just to behave or something. they use it as a joke that may be taken seriously by the elder sister.

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