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The New Baby Family Roles

Adults own the care. Children still need care.

20 minutes before or during the changeFree · Two-page fillable PDF

Companion to Give an Older Child a Place When a New Baby Arrives.

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Example: a child picks a book for an adult to read. Baby care stays with adults, and the child’s school check-in remains planned.

01Explain the change

Separate known plans from uncertainty.

02Keep adult ownership

Care responsibilities remain with adults.

03Offer a child role

Choose a modest optional contribution.

04Review family promises

Check what actually fits this week.

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