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Marissa Nivison, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary

HISTORICAL FACTS: Expecting again tips for helping your first born child thrive with a new sibling - The Untold Story

Helping your older child or children navigate having a new sibling will help set the stage for positive sibling relationships across childhood and beyond. (Colourbox)

Expecting another child can be both exciting and nerve-racking. Many parents feel more confident the second (or third) time around as they have already experienced the birthing process, the challenges of caring for a newborn and the inevitable sleep deprivation.

However, there’s also a new layer of complexity around balancing the needs of an older child or children while caring for a newborn. Research has found that for most parents, balancing the needs of their first-born with those of a new baby can feel overwhelming.

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