The Firstborn Who Regresses After the Birth of a Sibling

When a new baby arrives, the emotional map of the whole family is quietly redrawn, and your firstborn feels the tremor first. The slide back into baby-talk, tears, clinginess, and broken sleep is not a sign that something has gone wrong. It is his way of asking one question: is there still a place for me here?

This short, warm guide explains what regression really is, and, more to the point, what to do about it: how to reassure the child while calmly holding the line, so he feels safe enough to let go of the baby he is trying to become again.

With small daily rituals, a few honest words, and a handful of protected minutes that are his alone, you can answer the question underneath the behavior and turn a wave of jealousy into a steadier, warmer bond between your children.