The Dyers

If I had to throw something away, it wouldn't be my oldest child.*****

I am not throwing away my oldest child.

But being an older child, I have some serious memories of feeling pushed out of the nest
by a younger sibling.****

There is a good age difference (5+ years) between my two kids and I am sensitive to te fact Matthew may feel usurped by his sister, not only because she's here but also because she is a pretty vocal and demanding child. They have very different personalities. How do I balance a demanding toddler and a quiet little boy who won't say what he wants? I feel like I've been trying to work this out ever since we pulled him out of school and I'm not getting anywhere. Help.

Patty



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